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The Forest Maiden
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The story of <em>The Forest Maiden</em> tells of female demon who inhabits the forest and appears as a beautiful woman to tempt and prey upon unwitting men. This prints shows several different scenes of seduction, placed through an elaborately woven forest canopy. Eugen Neureuther made this elaborate etching depicting the tale during a revival of interest in folk tales in Germany in the early 19th century.
| Artist / Maker | Wendelin Wick |
|---|---|
| Date | 1845 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany, 19th century |
| Medium | etching on steel on wove paper |
| Dimensions | Plate: 72 x 53 cm (28 3/8 x 20 7/8 in.); Sheet: 81 x 62 cm (31 7/8 x 24 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
Wendelin Wick (German, active 1842–1853) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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