Artwork
A Glove: Amor
A Glove: Amor is a print by the Impressionist artist Max Klinger. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Glove: Amor is a print created by Max Klinger in 1880. It is part of a series exploring a single motif through various artistic interpretations.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a winged figure, likely Amor or Cupid, reclining on the ground with a glove on one hand. The glove is a recurring theme in Klinger's Paraphrase on the Finding of a Glove series, inviting multiple interpretations.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Klinger's skill in rendering detailed textures and using chiaroscuro to achieve depth. The realistic style and attention to detail are characteristic of Klinger's approach to printmaking.
Context
Klinger's work was associated with several influential art movements of his time, including Symbolism, the Vienna Secession, and Jugendstil, reflecting his innovative and interdisciplinary approach to art.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
