Rescue 1881

"Rescue" is an etching by German artist Max Klinger created in 1881. The print depicts a dramatic scene of a capsized sailboat in a stormy sea. A single figure clings to the overturned vessel as turbulent waves crash around him, creating a sense of urgency and peril. The etching showcases Klinger's mastery of detail, especially evident in the intricate rendering of the waves and the figure's desperate struggle for survival. This work, like much of Klinger's output, was part of a larger portfolio of prints exploring themes of human drama and the power of nature.