Max’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Abandoned, plate five from A Life
Max Klinger German, 1857-1920
The Isle of the Dead
Max Klinger (German, 1857-1920) after Arnold Böcklin (Swiss, 1827-1901)
Night, from On Death Part I
Awakening, plate eight from A Love
The Castle by the Sea
Dead Mother, plate ten from On Death, Part II
Finis, from A Life
Max Klinger (German, 1857-1920) printed by Otto Felsing (German, 19th century)
Philosopher, plate three from One Death, Part II
Third Future, plate six from Eve and the Future
Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life
Psyche Wandering, plate 28 from Cupid and Psyche
Downfall, plate twelve from A Life
A Glove: Action
Shame, plate nine from A Love
Psyche and her Sisters, plate 18 from Cupid and Psyche
Wishes, plate three from A Glove
Temptation, plate four from A Life
Cupid, Death, and the Next World, plate twelve from Intermezzos