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Aristide Maillol — Hero and Leander
Aristide Maillol

Hero and Leander

1893

One of Maillol's earliest prints, this wood engraving tackles the tragic myth of the devoted lovers, showcasing the young artist's already evident preference for classical subjects and simplified forms.

Medium
wood engraving

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Aristide Maillol, Hero and Leander, 1893

One of Maillol's earliest prints, this wood engraving tackles the tragic myth of the devoted lovers, showcasing the young artist's already evident preference for classical subjects and simplified forms.

Medium
wood engraving
Year
1893
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, Dramatic, French, Classical, Wood Engraving, Narrative, Mythological, Figurative, Black and White

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