Max Klinger (1857-1920)
"Ein Leben" ["A Life"], Rad.-Opus VIII
The Heinrich Stinnes Portfolio
etching and aquatint on paper
nineteen trial proofs, 1883-1884
most signed, dated, and inscribed
in addition, each etching in an individual folder, in ink titled and signed by Klinger;
the entire collection in a linen-covered, decorated portfolio case designed by Klinger (27 x 19 x 1 1/4 inches)
Provenance:
Heinrich Stinnes (1867-1932), Cologne, most with violet collector's stamp (Lugt 1376a)
Otto Dix (1891-1969), Dresden
The above print is Plate 5 from Klinger's cycle "Ein Leben (Opus VIII)":
"Verlassen" ["Abandoned"]
1884
etching and aquatint in reddish-brown and black ink on paper
31,5 x 45 cm
trial proof of state II
signed and dated in pencil lower left: "Max Klinger. 11.10.84"
catalogue raisonne Singer 131 II
Heinrich Stinnes collector's stamp upper right