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Hero und Leander
Josef Albert1859–1862
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Reproduction of an illustration by Karl von Piloty depicting Leander as he arrives at Hero's tower. Hero stands atop the tower steps and leans over to look down as Leander approaches with one hand raised. A lit tourch lies on the steps at Hero's feet.
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Details
- Title: Hero und Leander
- Creator: Josef Albert
- Date Created: 1859–1862
- Location Created: Stuttgart, Germany
- Physical Dimensions: 9.8 × 9.7 cm (3 7/8 × 3 13/16 in.)
- Type: Print
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Albumen silver print
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 84.XO.882.1.25
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
- Creator Display Name: Josef Albert (German, 1825 - 1886)
- Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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