Artwork

A Glove

A Glove, by Max Klinger, 1880
A Glove, by Max Klinger, 1880

A Glove 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 is a print created by Max Klinger in 1880. It is part of a series titled Paraphrase on the Finding of a Glove.

Technique & Style

Klinger's work is associated with several influential art movements of the late 19th century, including Symbolism, the Vienna Secession, and Jugendstil, the German iteration of Art Nouveau. His practice spanned multiple mediums, including painting, sculpture, prints, and writing.

Subject & Meaning

The Paraphrase on the Finding of a Glove series, to which A Glove belongs, is characterized by intricate visual narratives that explore various themes.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Max Klinger

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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