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Vom Tode I, (Opus II, 1889) No. 10

Max Klinger

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white artwork depicting a framed image above a shelf. The framed image shows a beach scene with a group of people on the right and a figure with wings on the left. The group on the right appears to be struggling. In the center of the image, a large dark animal resembling a bear is on its knees with its head down. The people and bear are standing on sand. In the background are three palm trees and mountains. The border of the framed image is ornate with vines and human forms. The shelf below the frame holds a recumbent figure. The shelf and frame have decorative carvings. There is writing on the shelf.

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1127 × 893 px
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