Repose 1881

"Repose" is an 1881 etching by German artist Max Klinger, showcasing his distinctive style of symbolist art. This print, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, depicts a minimalist interior scene with a lone table positioned centrally within a room enclosed by a curtain of vertical lines. The starkness of the composition evokes a sense of quietude and introspection, characteristic of Klinger's exploration of psychological themes through symbolic imagery. The etching, a key work within Klinger's artistic output, provides a captivating glimpse into his artistic vision and his mastery of the medium.