19. Jahrhundert

Max Klinger

Born 1857 Died 1920 Works span 1898–1910

Frühe Jahre und Ausbildung Max Klinger, ein renommierter deutscher Symbolistischer Maler, Bildhauer, Grafiker und Schriftsteller, wurde am 18. Februar 1857 in Leipzig geboren. Er schrieb sich 1874 an der Akademie der bildenden Künste Karlsruhe ein, wo er Schüler von Karl Gussow war. Klingers frühe Arbeit wurde durch die Radierungen von Menzel und Gova beeinflusst, was zu seiner Entwicklung als geübter und fantasievoller Grafiker führte…

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1898

first work

1910

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Max Klinger's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Max Klinger's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.