The Maiden of the Grave | |
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Artist | Kristjan Raud |
Year | 1919 |
Medium | charcoal drawing on paper |
Dimensions | 77.8 cm× 248.3 cm(30.6 in× 97.8 in) |
Location | Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn |
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The scene shows an elemental struggle for survival during a time of war. [2]
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