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Satire/Conclusion; pl. 13; The Rescue of Ovid's Victims, Op. II; publisher: Theodor Stroefer (1843–1927); printing house: Zehl, Theodor Junior (fl. ca. 1870–1918); artist: Max Klinger (1857–1920); subject: Ovidius Naso, Publius (43 BC–ca. 17) — Metamorphoses; satire; graphic; motifs: self-portraits, Charon (myth.), fight, duels; date: 1879; medium: graphic; dimensions: height 13.3 cm, width 20.5 cm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_355

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72.3Mb (7.3Mb) / 20.0in x 14.0in / 6000 x 4214 (300dpi)

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Satire Conclusion pl 13 Rescue Ovid's Victims Op Ii publisher Theodor Stroefer 1843–1927 printing house Zehl Theodor Junior fl ca 1870–1918 artist Max Klinger 1857–1920 subject Ovidius Naso Publius 43 BC–ca 17 Metamorphoses satire graphic motifs self-portraits Charon myth fight duels date 1879 medium dimensions height 13.3 cm width 20.5 cm centered rectangular sepia-toned scene large white background shoreline setting group figures rendered brownish-gray tones left standing figure back wears draped garments holds long pole spear clothing appearing textured layered farther left small boat rests water's edge seated figure beside upright oar near center low horizontal object lies ground shallows right standing figure faces viewer knee-length garment holding staff long stick wearing short hair figures casting subtle shadows surrounding margin off-white faint gray edges.