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Three Studies of Heads of Women
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Three Studies of Heads of Women

Max Klinger

1883

Medium

Pen and black ink

Tags

HeadsProfilesWomen

Dimensions

Sheet: 12 1/4 × 10 3/8 in. (31.1 × 26.4 cm)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Alexander B.V. Johnson and Roberta J.M. Olson, 2012

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Rights

Public Domain

About Max Klinger

1857–1920 • Germany

German painter and sculptor, best known for his large series of nightmarish etchings. Conscious of, but detached from the new ideas and style of late 19th century Europe, Klinger is difficult to classify, though much of his work can be considered Symbolist. Subjects and influences run the gamut from commentary of prostitution, late 19th century Berlin living conditions, and the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche. His "Beethoven Monument" (1899-1902) pays a monstrous homage to the composer, depicted as a Greek god on a large alabaster throne. Comment on works: graphic artist

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