Charon (Max Klinger)

Max Klinger (1857–1920) made Charon.

Charon by Max Klinger
Charon by Max Klinger. Public domain.

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Title
Charon
Artist
Max Klinger (1857–1920)
Artist born in
Leipzig, Germany

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The artist behind "Charon" is Max Klinger. The work is catalogued under Max Klinger's name.

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"Charon" by Max Klinger is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1920.

About the artist, Max Klinger

Max Klinger

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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