The source by Max Klinger – Artwork Record

The source: catalogue record

Title: The source
Artist: Max Klinger (1857–1920)
Artist born in: Leipzig, Germany

The source: image files and credit line

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Public domain: the artist died in 1920.

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Credit line

Max Klinger, The source. Public domain.

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Frequently asked questions: The source

What is the perceived brightness of "The source" by Max Klinger?

In terms of perceived brightness, "The source" by Max Klinger is balanced.

Which artist is "The source" attributed to?

"The source" was created by Max Klinger. The information on this page describes Max Klinger's original work.

What color saturation does "The source" by Max Klinger have?

"The source" by Max Klinger is recorded with a muted saturation.

What saturation and intensity does "The source" by Max Klinger show?

"The source" by Max Klinger is recorded with a muted saturation and a monochromatic intensity.

How does "The source" balance light and dark?

"The source" by Max Klinger is recorded as balanced, with a gentle luminance luminance.

Is a download available for "The source"?

The image of "The source" by Max Klinger can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page: a high-resolution digital image download.

What is the format of "The source"?

"The source" by Max Klinger has a portrait format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Is there a guide for "The source" by Max Klinger?

The guide to "The source" is the artwork's Guide page - a printable factsheet showing the artwork with its caption, credit line and identity table (artist, dates, medium, original size, collection).

Is "The source" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "The source" by Max Klinger: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Max Klinger: biography

1857–1920, Germany

Max Klinger

The Shadowed World of Max Klinger: A Pioneer of Symbolism Max Klinger, born in Leipzig in 1857, emerged as a pivotal figure bridging the gap between Realism and the burgeoning world of Symbolism. His artistic journey wasn’t one of immediate recognition but rather a gradual unfolding of a unique vision—a descent into the psychological depths that would profoundly influence modern art. Klinger's early training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe, under Karl Gussow, provided him with a solid foundation in traditional techniques, yet it was his fascination with the etchings of artists like Menzel and Goya that truly ignited his imagination. These masters demonstrated the power of printmaking to convey not merely visual representation but also narrative complexity and emotional intensity—qualities Klinger would masterfully employ throughout his career.

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