Triumph (Triumph), from the Glove (Ein Handschuh) series
Max Klinger
German, 1857–1920

Details
Title
Triumph (Triumph), from the Glove (Ein Handschuh) series
Artist/Maker
Max Klinger (German, 1857–1920)
Date
1880–81, published 1924
Medium
Etching and aquatint on wove paper
Dimensions
12 1/2 x 19 in plate
Credit
Purchase with funds from the Lawrence and Alfred Fox Foundation for the Ralph K. Uhry Collection
Accession #
1977.7 E
On View
Currently not on view
The glove’s maritime adventure continues. It is seen crossing the sea triumphantly in a seashell chariot drawn by magnificent seahorses. This print makes witty reference to the traditional motif of Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty and love, who, according to ancient mythology, emerged from the sea riding triumphantly on a seashell. In contrast to the ominous somberness of the previous image, this sheet is blindingly bright, with spare line etching deployed to create delicate curling flower-waves.
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