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In addition to his activities as a painter and sculptor, Klinger was one of the most imaginative graphic artists of the late 19th century. He was a technical virtuoso who had the ability to transcribe his innermost visions, the daydreams, fantasies and nightmares of his highly creative and profoundly romantic soul. Waking Dreams presents Klinger’s graphic oeuvre alongside visionary etchings, lithographs and woodcuts by his precursors and contemporaries. Included are macabre and fantastic prints by French artists Charles Méryon, Rodolphe Bresdin and Odilon Redon; the Belgians Félicien Rops and James Ensor; and the Norwegian Edvard Munch.

The Legion of Honor Museum is located in Lincoln Park, 34th Avenue and Clement Street, San Francisco. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m; closed on Monday. For information about admission prices and docent tours of the exhibit visit www.legionofhonor.org or call (415) 750-3600. "Waking Dreams: Max Klinger and the Symbolist Print” runs through July 5.