Youth
1897
Bursting out of the crashing waves, a dark, stylized figure with arms thrown wide rides a giant, eel-like sea monster in this striking 1897 magazine cover. The title 'JUGEND' floats above in leafy, organic green letters, perfectly capturing the swirling, decorative vibe of the era. Fun fact: this very magazine was so influential that it gave the German branch of Art Nouveau its name—Jugendstil! Hans Christiansen created this wild scene, blending human and sea creature in a way that feels both mythical and modern.
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- Color lithograph
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