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Untitled, by Max Klinger, ink, 1883

Untitled

Max Klinger

1883

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

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Overview

Untitled is a 1883 ink by Max Klinger, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Max Klinger
When & what style?
1883 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The image shows a black-and-white etching of a landscape with a mountain range in the background. A figure lies on a platform, possibly a bridge or a ledge, with their arms outstretched. The platform has two rails running along its length. The etching is framed by a decorative border, which adds a sense of depth and texture to the image. The overall effect is one of drama and tension, as if the figure is about to fall off the platform. To learn more about the artist's use of etching and aquatint, explore the technique of aquatint.

About the artist

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Artist

Max Klinger

Max Klinger (18 February 1857 – 5 July 1920) was a German artist who produced significant work in painting, sculpture, prints and graphics, as well as writing a treatise articulating his ideas on art and the role of…

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