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The Seizure, from Paraphrase on the Discovery of a Glove, pub. 1881, 1878
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The Seizure, from Paraphrase on the Discovery of a Glove, pub. 1881, 1878
XKH150643 The Seizure, from Paraphrase on the Discovery of a Glove, pub. 1881, 1878 (Indian ink wash and pen on paper) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 90x22 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: Phantasien uber einen gefundenen Handschuh, der Dame, die ihn verlor, gewidmet; from a series of ten plates; ); German, out of copyright
Media ID 12727918
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Broken Glass Fetish Glove Obsession Plates Pterodactyl Surreal Surrealist Victorian Costume
The Seizure, from Paraphrase on the Discovery of a Glove
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is a captivating and enigmatic artwork by Max Klinger. Created in 1878, this Indian ink wash and pen print measures 90x22 cm and is currently on loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle in Germany. The image transports us into a surrealist realm where reality intertwines with fantasy. At its center stands a mysterious glove, elevated to the status of an object of desire. The glove becomes fetishized, symbolizing obsession and longing for its owner who has been lost or forgotten. Klinger's intricate details draw our attention further as we notice broken glass scattered around the glove. This shattered element adds an air of mystery and intrigue to the scene, leaving us wondering about its significance. Intriguingly, amidst this surreal setting emerges a pterodactyl soaring above it all. Its presence introduces an element of timelessness and challenges our perception of reality within this dreamlike composition. This print belongs to a series of ten plates titled "Phantasien uber einen gefundenen Handschuh, der Dame die ihn verlor gewidmet" (Fantasies about a Found Glove Dedicated to the Lady Who Lost It). Through his artistic interpretation, Klinger invites viewers into his imaginative world filled with symbolism and hidden meanings. "The Seizure" captivates with its Victorian costume aesthetics while pushing boundaries through its surreal elements. It remains an intriguing piece that sparks curiosity and invites contempl
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