Abduction (Max Klinger)
Max Klinger (1857–1920) made Abduction.
Abduction, in brief
- Title
- Abduction
- Artist
- Max Klinger (1857–1920)
- Artist born in
- Leipzig, Germany
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Is "Abduction" by Max Klinger in the public domain?
Regarding copyright, "Abduction" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
Who is the artist behind "Abduction"?
"Abduction" was created by Max Klinger. The information on this page describes Max Klinger's original work.
Is "Abduction" by Max Klinger in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Abduction" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1920.
About the artist, 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.