Desire (Max Klinger)
Max Klinger (1857–1920) made Desire.
Desire, in brief
- Title
- Desire
- Artist
- Max Klinger (1857–1920)
- Artist born in
- Leipzig, Germany
High-resolution images of Desire
Max Klinger, Desire. Public domain.
Questions on Desire, answered
Is "Desire" free of copyright?
The copyright answer for "Desire" 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.
Who created "Desire"?
The artist behind "Desire" is Max Klinger. The work is catalogued under Max Klinger's name.
Is "Desire" by Max Klinger in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Desire" - 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.