Entführung 1882

"Entführung" (1882) is an etching by German artist Max Klinger (1857-1920), depicting a dramatic scene of a winged figure, possibly a demon or angel, abducting a woman from a window. The artwork is characterized by its expressive use of line and detail, creating a sense of both horror and beauty. The woman, seen only as outstretched hands, appears to resist, while the winged creature carries her away, leaving a trail of papers in its wake. The scene is framed by a window and a bed of flowers, highlighting the contrast between the mundane and the fantastical. This work is part of Klinger's "The Beethoven Frieze," a cycle of etchings exploring love, death, and the power of music.