Artwork
A Glove: Desires
A Glove: Desires 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: Desires is a print created by Max Klinger in 1880, part of his Paraphrase on the Finding of a Glove series. It is a work characteristic of Klinger's diverse practice, which spanned painting, sculpture, printmaking, and writing.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a reclining woman, her body draped in a white sheet, with a glove and glass of water on a nearby table. The scene is set against a serene, shadowy landscape. The imagery is symbolic, exploring themes through suggestive rather than explicit representation.
Technique & Style
Klinger's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and mood, with strong contrasts between light and dark. This technique contributes to the contemplative atmosphere of the work, characteristic of Symbolist and Jugendstil influences.
Context
Klinger's work was associated with several influential art movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Symbolism, the Vienna Secession, and Jugendstil (German Art Nouveau). His practice reflected the interplay between different artistic media.
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…
