Symbolist Collection (#8)

On the Street, plate nine from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
On the Street, plate nine from A Life, 1884

Dreams, plate three from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Dreams, plate three from A Life, 1884

Abandoned, plate five from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Abandoned, plate five from A Life, 1884

Rivals, plate seven from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Rivals, plate seven from A Life, 1884

The Proposition, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
The Proposition, from A Life, 1884

Christ and the Women Sinners, plate thirteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Christ and the Women Sinners, plate thirteen from A Life, 1884

Christ and the Samaritan Woman, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Christ and the Samaritan Woman, from A Life, 1884

Temptation, plate four from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Temptation, plate four from A Life, 1884

Finis, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Finis, from A Life, 1884

Chained, plate eleven from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Chained, plate eleven from A Life, 1884

Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life, 1884

The Castle by the Sea, 1887. Creator: Max Klinger
The Castle by the Sea, 1887

The Isle of the Dead, 1890. Creator: Max Klinger
The Isle of the Dead, 1890

Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894. Creator: Beatrix Godwin Whistler
Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894

Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894. Creator: Beatrix Godwin Whistler
Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894

Portrait of Auguste Rodin, 1897. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Portrait of Auguste Rodin, 1897

Rodin Sculpting, 1900. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Rodin Sculpting, 1900

Marguerite Carrière, 1901. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Marguerite Carriere, 1901

Design for a China Plate, c. 1882. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Design for a China Plate, c. 1882

Mother Nursing Child, n.d. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Mother Nursing Child, n.d

Study of Alphonse Daudet, c. 1893. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Study of Alphonse Daudet, c. 1893

Alphonse Daudet, 1893. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Alphonse Daudet, 1893

The Net Menders, 1899. Creator: Jan Toorop
The Net Menders, 1899

Woodland with a Pond and Swans, 1897. Creator: Jan Toorop
Woodland with a Pond and Swans, 1897

Place, plate one from A Glove, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Place, plate one from A Glove, 1881

The Chronicler (recto and verso), April 5, 1888 (recto); April 6, 1888 (verso). Creator: Max Klinger
The Chronicler (recto and verso), April 5, 1888 (recto); April 6, 1888 (verso)

Shame, plate nine from A Love, 1887. Creator: Max Klinger
Shame, plate nine from A Love, 1887

Night, from On Death Part I, 1888-89. Creator: Max Klinger
Night, from On Death Part I, 1888-89

Wishes, plate three from A Glove, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Wishes, plate three from A Glove, 1881

Cupid, Death, and the Next World, plate twelve from Intermezzos, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Cupid, Death, and the Next World, plate twelve from Intermezzos, 1881

Simplicius in the Solitude of the Forest, plate ten from Intermezzos, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Simplicius in the Solitude of the Forest, plate ten from Intermezzos, 1881

Third Future, plate six from Eve and the Future, 1880. Creator: Max Klinger
Third Future, plate six from Eve and the Future, 1880

Rescue, plate four from A Glove, 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Rescue, plate four from A Glove, 1881

Dreams, plate three from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Dreams, plate three from A Life, 1884

Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894. Creator: Beatrix Godwin Whistler
Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894

Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894. Creator: Beatrix Godwin Whistler
Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894

Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894. Creator: Beatrix Godwin Whistler
Count Robert de Montesquiou, 1894

Paul Verlaine II, 1895. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Paul Verlaine II, 1895

Paul Verlaine II, 1895. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Paul Verlaine II, 1895

Paul Verlaine I, 1895. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Paul Verlaine I, 1895

The Flower of Pain, 1898. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Flower of Pain, 1898

Jealousy I, 1896, printed after 1906. Creator: Edvard Munch
Jealousy I, 1896, printed after 1906

The Kiss IV, 1902. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Kiss IV, 1902

Woman's Head against the Shore, 1899. Creator: Edvard Munch
Woman's Head against the Shore, 1899

Jealousy, 1914. Creator: Edvard Munch
Jealousy, 1914

Neutralia, 1915. Creator: Edvard Munch
Neutralia, 1915

The Vampire II, 1895/1902. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Vampire II, 1895/1902

Attraction I, 1896. Creator: Edvard Munch
Attraction I, 1896

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"Symbolist: Unveiling the Hidden Meanings in Art and Literature" Step into the enchanting world of Symbolism, where art becomes a language that speaks to our subconscious. From Gustav Klimt's mesmerizing masterpiece "The Kiss, " with its golden embrace capturing love's ethereal essence, to the haunting wood engraving "Death as Assassin, " which confronts mortality head-on, these artworks transport us to a realm beyond reality. In Laurits Andersen Ring's "Breakfast with the Morning Newspaper, " we witness a quiet moment frozen in time, inviting us to reflect on the fleeting nature of existence. The enigmatic figures of Arthur Rimbaud and Charles Baudelaire emerge from their poetic realms, leaving behind words that ignite our imagination and challenge societal norms. As we delve deeper into this artistic movement, we encounter Vienna Secessionists like Gustav Klimt himself, surrounded by fellow visionaries who dared to break free from traditional constraints. Their rebellious spirit is embodied in "A Garland for May Day, " an emblematic call for social change and equality. Don Quixote's encounter with Death echoes through centuries as an allegory for mankind's eternal struggle against adversity. Meanwhile, Narcissus gazes at his own reflection in watercolors—a poignant reminder of self-obsession and introspection. Beyond visual arts, symbolism permeates other aspects of life. Winston Churchill emerges as a symbol of resilience during World War II—an iconic figure wielding both power and vulnerability amidst chaos. And in "The Playing Boys, " innocence intertwines with mischief on canvas—reminding us not to lose touch with our inner childlike wonder. Symbolism invites us to decipher hidden messages within each stroke or word—to explore depths beyond what meets the eye. It challenges conventions while embracing ambiguity; it stirs emotions while provoking thoughts.