Meeresgötter in Der Brandung by Max Klinger

Meeresgötter in Der Brandung 1885

maxklinger

Kunsthalle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

abstract painting

canvas painting

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

ocean

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

mythology

painting painterly

fine art portrait

expressionist

sea

"Meeresgötter in Der Brandung" (Sea Gods in the Surf) is an 1885 oil painting by German artist Max Klinger. Depicting a group of figures, both human and mythical, riding horses through the crashing waves, it showcases Klinger's distinctive style. This work, housed in the Kunsthalle Hamburg, exemplifies his fascination with mythology and the interplay between the human and the divine. The painting is characterized by its dynamic composition, vivid colors, and expressive brushstrokes, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.