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Hero and Leander by Aristide Maillol

Hero and Leander

Aristide Maillol · 1893

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DETAILS
Artist
Aristide Maillol
Date
1893
Medium
wood engraving
Location
Cleveland Museum of Art
Dimensions
[object Object]
Collection
Prints
Culture
France, 19th century
Credit line
John L. Severance Fund
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Aristide Maillol

Aristide Maillol, the French sculptor, brought a timeless sense of classical tranquility and robust form to modern art.

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