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This is a drawing of an ornate gate with trees in the background. The scene features an elaborate wrought iron gate adorned with decorative motifs and topped with a lantern. Behind the gate, lush foliage is visible, casting shadows and creating a sense of depth. The gate is flanked by stone walls with iron railings continuing the intricate design. The setting suggests an entrance to a private garden or estate, with verdant trees visible in the distance. The entire scene is rendered in fine detail.
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This is a drawing of an ornate gate with trees in the background. The scene features an elaborate wrought iron gate adorned with decorative motifs and topped with a lantern. Behind the gate, lush foliage is visible, casting shadows and creating a sense of depth. The gate is flanked by stone walls with iron railings continuing the intricate design. The setting suggests an entrance to a private garden or estate, with verdant trees visible in the distance. The entire scene is rendered in fine detail.

National Gallery of Art · Print

At the Gate (Am Thor)

Max Klinger

Date
1887
Medium
etching
Dimensions
image: 40.9 x 27 cm (16 1/8 x 10 5/8 in.) plate: 45.8 x 31.7 cm (18 1/16 x 12 1/2 in.) sheet: 60.5 x 31.6 cm (23 13/16 x 12 7/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2001.132.18
Credit line
The Epstein Family Collection
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
A Love (Eine Liebe), Opus X (Singer 156-170)

Subjects and terms

  • etching
  • German
  • aquatint
  • Woman
  • Tree
  • Fence
  • Dress
  • Man
Provenance

Mr. Lionel C. Epstein and Family, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2001.

Inscription

lower left in plate in graphite: M. Klinger; lower left in graphite: SIII, Berling, 1887

NGA object ID 123036. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.