Who painted Und Doch!?

Und Doch! was painted by Max Klinger in 1883.

Where can I see Und Doch!?

Und Doch! is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Und Doch!?

Und Doch! is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Und Doch!

Max Klinger , 1883

Und Doch! is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Max Klinger. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Und Doch! is a drawing created in 1883 by German artist Max Klinger, executed in pen and black ink with gray wash, white heightening, and graphite on light green wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a solitary figure standing in shallow water, arms raised towards a turbulent sky, conveying a sense of defiance or resilience amidst chaos. The pose simultaneously exudes power and vulnerability.

Technique & Style

Klinger employs loose, expressive linework and quick strokes to render the figure and waves, combined with tonal shading to achieve symbolic depth. The style reflects his association with Symbolism and early Jugendstil.

History & Provenance

Created during Klinger's exploratory period in graphic arts and printmaking, preceding his written treatise on the subject. The work's provenance is not detailed here.

Context

Und Doch! aligns with Klinger's broader artistic themes of exploring emotional and psychological depth through graphic media, characteristic of his contributions to the Vienna Secession and Symbolist movements.

Legacy

As part of Klinger's graphic oeuvre, Und Doch! contributes to the development of early 20th-century graphic arts, though its specific influence or reception history is not outlined in available information.

Artist & collection

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…