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Illustrations for Faust: Faust and Méphistophélés horse riding on the Sabbath

Eugène Delacroix

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image. Two men riding one horse. Rider in front wears a hat, long-sleeved shirt, and pants. Rider behind wears a hat with feather and long dark clothing. Horse rears up on hind legs, mane and tail flying. Dark background, some indistinguishable figures on ground to left and right. Text at bottom.

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1183 × 893 px
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