Masters of Art 888

The history of civilization is without artists and
her masterpieces were unthinkable. With the Montblanc Masters of Art
collection, the Maison transfers this spirit into the world of finest writing instruments .
Each edition is dedicated to an icon of fine art and combines high craftsmanship ,
precious materials and a design language that tangibly reflects the respective era
From Renaissance to Impressionism, from painting to sculpture to
Architecture: Masters of Art is a living writing culture in limited
Form.

Anyone who knows Montblanc will recognize this collection
the consistent continuation of a claim that has existed since the masterpiece
is considered the epitome of timeless design. While the masterpiece is often associated with
precious resin and iconic emblem , the
Masters of Art editions with elaborate metal decorations, gemstones, lacquer techniques
and finest engravings. The result is fountain pens that are more
as writing instruments . They are portable art objects with soul, created
for collectors, connoisseurs and lovers of perfect nibs and
characterful ink .

Homage to
Gustav Klimt – Limited Edition 888

Gustav Klimt shaped the Viennese art scene like no other
Art Nouveau. The Homage to Gustav Klimt Limited Edition 888 pays tribute to his
Commitment to the Vienna Secession and quotes the opulent ornamentation of his
Golden Period.

Design highlights

• Relief-like overlay made of solid 750 yellow gold on platinum-plated
  Surfaces inspired by the Beethoven Frieze and the lyre motifs of the Secession
• Two-dimensional lines on cap and body in dialogue with the
  Facade reliefs of the Secession building
• Malachite cabochon in the cone as a symbol of spring and
  new beginning
• Specially designed clip with a nod to Klimt’s “Pallas Athena” as
  Protector of artistic freedom
• Handmade spring made of 750 yellow gold with
  finely engraved, geometric Klimt signature

Specifications

• Color: Silver with gold accents
• Dimensions: 146.5 × 18.2 mm
• Physical weight: 109.7 g
• Writing system: fountain pen

Homage to
Pierre-Auguste Renoir – Limited Edition 888

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, pioneer of Impressionism,
began as a porcelain painter. This background reflects the Homage to
Pierre-Auguste Renoir Limited Edition 888 in choice of materials and colors
masterfully reflected.

Design highlights

• Cap and body in translucent special lacquer with delicate,
  engraved Louis XVI pattern, reminiscent of fine porcelain
• Gold-framed lacquer medallion with a reproduction of a painting by Renoir
  floral motif
• Montblanc emblem in mother-of-pearl, surrounded by shades of blue, reminiscent of
  Renoir's palette reminds
• Platinum-plated upper cap ring engraved with “1854”, the beginning of its
  Porcelain teaching
• Gold-plated clip in the shape of two brushes, symbol of Renoir
  differentiated brushstroke
• Wide lower cap ring made of 750 gold, spring made of 750 gold
  with rhodium-plated detail and delicate fan motif
• Silver pen tip in cone made of 925 silver for your own
  Silverpoint sketches

Specifications

• Writing system: fountain pen
• Dimensions: 146 × 21.7 mm
• Physical weight: 96.5 g

Homage to
Vincent van Gogh - Limited Edition 888

Vincent van Gogh, master of expressive color and
Structure, found his distinctive style in the South of France. The homage
to Vincent van Gogh Limited Edition 888 quotes the wheat fields of
Provence, the starry sky and its iconic “sunflower” theme.

Design highlights

• Skeletonized 750 yellow gold over translucent blue
  Lacquer inlays that interpret the sky and wheat fields
• Cap head with blue lacquer and sparkling particles, emblem made of
  solid 750 yellow gold
• Platinum-plated clip in the shape of a spatula, a reference to Van
  Gogh's impasto technique, with citrine as a subtle reference to his pipe
• Body ring with engraved year “1889” next to his signature in
  blue varnish
• Nib made of 750 yellow gold with embossing “Almond tree
  in bloom”, silhouette inspired by Japanese woodcut knives

Specifications

• Dimensions: 146.5 × 18 mm
• Physical weight: 120.1 g
• Writing system: fountain pen

Homage to
Pierre-Auguste Renoir – Limited Edition 8

As a tribute to Renoir’s creative peak in the
“Ingres” period, the Limited Edition 8 interprets the monumental work
“The Great Bathers” in rare, artistic density.

Design highlights

• Hand-painted lacquer on cap and body in the colors of the painting
• Centrally on the body: artfully hand-engraved inlay made of 750
  Gold in scrimshaw technique
• Richly decorated cap, set with diamonds, setting as
  “Vintage picture frame” in solid 750 gold
• Clip as a double brush, the tip of the flat brush apparently still with
  wetted with blue paint
• Engraving “1883” on the cap rim as a mark of Renoir’s stylistic
  Reorientation
• Crowned by a Montblanc diamond , whose outline is in the
  Guilloche pattern of the gold setting reflects
• 999 fine gold pen integrated into the cone for metal pen sketches
• Handmade nib made of 750 gold, decorated
  with diamond and engraving after a self-portrait from 1899

Specifications

• Dimensions: 147.2 × 18.9 × 18.9 mm
• Physical weight: 116.9 g
• Writing system: fountain pen

Writing feel,
Pen and ink

As artistic as the design, as precise is the
Function. Montblanc traditionally manufactures the nib in gold alloys,
which generate a characteristic feedback. In combination with fine
coordinated ink flow creates the writing experience for which Montblanc
The right ink emphasizes character and line design,
Whether for expressive notes or significant signatures, anyone who
If you are looking for an alternative to a fountain pen , you will find suitable writing instruments in the Montblanc Rollerball and Montblanc Ballpoint Pen categories
with different strokes, drying times and suitability for everyday use.

For collectors
and connoisseurs

Masters of Art is aimed at collectors who are interested in a collection
See meaning and substance. Each edition tells the story of an artist in
the language of materials. From platinum-plated caps to 750 gold plating
to gemstones and lacquer techniques, a haptic quality is created that can be felt
and a look that you look at like a picture in a museum. If you already
who appreciates the [masterpiece] as a daily companion, discovers here the
most precious stage of Montblanc craftsmanship .

Advice and
matching categories

• They prefer classic forms and materials such as precious resin
  for daily use: Discover the masterpiece .
• You mainly write with a fountain pen and would like to
  Complement art editions: Browse Montblanc fountain pens .
• You want the lines of a fountain pen with the practicality
  a refill system: See Montblanc Rollerball .
• You need maximum everyday practicality and quick drying: Montblanc ballpoint pens are the pragmatic choice.
• For further themes related to the series, see Montblanc Great Characters , Montblanc Writers Edition and Montblanc Patron of Art .

Brief overview
the specified specifications

• Gustav Klimt LE 888 : Fountain pen, 146.5 ×
  18.2 mm, 109.7 g, silver-gold contrast, malachite accent.
• Renoir LE 888 : fountain pen, 146 × 21.7 mm, 96.5 g,
  Porcelain look, brush clip, mother-of-pearl emblem.
• Vincent van Gogh LE 888 : fountain pen, 146.5 ×
  18 mm, 120.1 g, skeletonized gold plating, spatula clip, citrine detail.
• Renoir LE 8 : fountain pen, 147.2 × 18.9 mm, 116.9 g,
  Diamonds, scrimshaw inlay, Montblanc diamond .

Tip for
Care

For a permanently silky typeface we recommend
the regular cleaning of the fountain pen and the use
high-quality ink . This keeps the nib supple and the ink flow
constant and the experience unadulterated.