Max Klinger Collection

Bear and Elf (Bar und Elfe): pl. 1, published 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Bear and Elf (Bar und Elfe): pl.1, published 1881

A Glove: The Action, 1880. Creator: Max Klinger (German, 1857-1920)
A Glove: The Action, 1880

Max Klinger working on the Beethoven sculpture, 1901. Creator: Fotoatelier Hans Franke & Co, Berlin
Max Klinger working on the Beethoven sculpture, 1901. Private Collection

Max Klinger, 1902. Creator: Emil Orlik
Max Klinger, 1902

Self-portrait with glasses, 1909. Creator: Klinger, Max (1857-1920)
Self-portrait with glasses, 1909. Private Collection

Dead Mother, plate ten from On Death, Part II, 1889. Creator: Max Klinger
Dead Mother, plate ten from On Death, Part II, 1889

Dedication, plate one from A Love, 1887. Creator: Max Klinger
Dedication, plate one from A Love, 1887

Awakening, plate eight from A Love, 1887, signed and dated in 1903. Creator: Max Klinger
Awakening, plate eight from A Love, 1887, signed and dated in 1903

Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884

Psyche and her Sisters, plate 18 from Cupid and Psyche, 1880. Creator: Max Klinger
Psyche and her Sisters, plate 18 from Cupid and Psyche, 1880

Psyche Wandering, plate 28 from Cupid and Psyche, 1880. Creator: Max Klinger
Psyche Wandering, plate 28 from Cupid and Psyche, 1880

Card for the Gurlitt Exhibition: Imagination and the Child Artist, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Card for the Gurlitt Exhibition: Imagination and the Child Artist, 1881

Wishes, plate three from A Glove, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Wishes, plate three from A Glove, 1881

Cupid, plate ten from A Glove, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Cupid, plate ten from A Glove, 1881

A Glove: Action, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
A Glove: Action, 1881

Philosopher, plate three from One Death, Part II, c. 1889. Creator: Max Klinger
Philosopher, plate three from One Death, Part II, c. 1889

Pursued Centaur, plate three from Intermezzos, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Pursued Centaur, plate three from Intermezzos, 1881

On the Rails, plate eight from On Death, Part I, 1889. Creator: Max Klinger
On the Rails, plate eight from On Death, Part I, 1889

Abandoned, plate five from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Abandoned, plate five from A Life, 1884

Self-Portrait with Fist to Face, 1918. Creator: Max Klinger
Self-Portrait with Fist to Face, 1918

Historia, Modernitas, Pictura sacra, Homer, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Historia, Modernitas, Pictura sacra, Homer, from A Life, 1884

Title Page: A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Title Page: A Life, 1884

For Everyone, plate eight from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
For Everyone, plate eight from A Life, 1884

Preface I, plate one from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Preface I, plate one from A Life, 1884

Downfall, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Downfall, from A Life, 1884

Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Downfall, plate twelve from A Life, 1884

Suffer!, plate fourteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Suffer!, plate fourteen from A Life, 1884

The Proposition, plate six from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
The Proposition, plate six from A Life, 1884

Into the Gutter!, plate ten from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Into the Gutter!, plate ten from A Life, 1884

On the Street, plate nine from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
On the Street, plate nine from A Life, 1884

Dreams, plate three from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Dreams, plate three from A Life, 1884

Abandoned, plate five from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Abandoned, plate five from A Life, 1884

Rivals, plate seven from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Rivals, plate seven from A Life, 1884

The Proposition, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
The Proposition, from A Life, 1884

Christ and the Women Sinners, plate thirteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Christ and the Women Sinners, plate thirteen from A Life, 1884

Christ and the Samaritan Woman, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Christ and the Samaritan Woman, from A Life, 1884

Temptation, plate four from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Temptation, plate four from A Life, 1884

Finis, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Finis, from A Life, 1884

Chained, plate eleven from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Chained, plate eleven from A Life, 1884

Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life, 1884

The Castle by the Sea, 1887. Creator: Max Klinger
The Castle by the Sea, 1887

The Isle of the Dead, 1890. Creator: Max Klinger
The Isle of the Dead, 1890

Place, plate one from A Glove, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Place, plate one from A Glove, 1881

The Chronicler (recto and verso), April 5, 1888 (recto); April 6, 1888 (verso). Creator: Max Klinger
The Chronicler (recto and verso), April 5, 1888 (recto); April 6, 1888 (verso)

Shame, plate nine from A Love, 1887. Creator: Max Klinger
Shame, plate nine from A Love, 1887

Night, from On Death Part I, 1888-89. Creator: Max Klinger
Night, from On Death Part I, 1888-89

Wishes, plate three from A Glove, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Wishes, plate three from A Glove, 1881

Cupid, Death, and the Next World, plate twelve from Intermezzos, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Cupid, Death, and the Next World, plate twelve from Intermezzos, 1881

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Max Klinger was a German artist known for his diverse range of works, including paintings, etchings, and sculptures. One of his notable pieces is "Bear and Elf (Bar und Elfe): pl. 1, " published in 1881. This artwork showcases Klinger's ability to create intricate and imaginative scenes. In "A Glove: The Action" from 1880, Klinger captures the essence of movement through his detailed depiction of a glove in motion. This piece demonstrates his skill in portraying dynamic subjects with precision. Klinger's painting "Three Women in the Vineyard; Drei Frauen im Weinberg" portrays three women amidst lush vineyards. Completed in 1912, this oil on canvas work reflects the artist's fascination with nature and its connection to human experiences. The etching titled "Max Klinger at Work" offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process. Created in 1902, it reveals Klinger engrossed in his craft, highlighting his dedication to producing exceptional art. "Cassandra, " created between 1886-1895 by Max Klinger, depicts a mythical figure from Greek mythology who possessed prophetic abilities but was cursed never to be believed. This sculpture exemplifies Klinger's interest in exploring complex psychological themes within his artworks. Emil Orlik captured Max Klinger's likeness beautifully in the portrait from 1902. Through this image, we get a glimpse into the face behind these remarkable creations—a man driven by artistic passion and vision. "A Standing Nude, " completed by Max Klinger in 1891, showcases the artist's mastery of capturing human form and anatomy with great attention to detail and sensitivity. In "Eine Mutter II (A Mother II)" from 1883, Max Klinger explores motherhood as an essential aspect of life through symbolism and emotional depth—an artwork that resonates with viewers even today.