The Maiden of the Grave

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The Maiden of the Grave
The Maiden of the Grave - Kristjan Raud.jpg
Artist Kristjan Raud
Year1919
Mediumcharcoal drawing on paper
Dimensions77.8 cm× 248.3 cm(30.6 in× 97.8 in)
LocationArt Museum of Estonia, Tallinn

The Maiden of the Grave is a charcoal drawing triptych by Kristjan Raud, from 1919.

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Description

The painting is a charcoal on paper with overall dimensions of 77.8 x 248.3 centimeters. It is in the collection of the Art Museum of Estonia, in Tallinn. [1]

Analysis

The scene shows an elemental struggle for survival during a time of war. [2]

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References

  1. "EKM Digitaalkogu". digikogu.ekm.ee. Retrieved 2016-05-12.
  2. "The Maiden of the Grave. Triptych - Kristjan Raud". www.europeana.eu.

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