“Downfall, from A Life” by Max Klinger (German, 1857-1920) (1884) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Downfall, from A Life

Downfall, from A Life

TitleDownfall, from A Life
ArtistMax Klinger (German, 1857-1920) printed by Otto Felsing (German, 19th century)
Date1884 19th century
MediumEtching, with aquatint and drypoint on ivory China paper, laid down on cream laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineJohn H. Wrenn Memorial Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-06