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Astolf rides away with his head lost by Arnold Böcklin — Horse Oil Paintings

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Astolf rides away with his head lost (1873) by Arnold Böcklin in the Symbolism style — Swiss art depicting Landscapes, Rural, Animal Art (Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel, Switzerland)

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Astolf rides away with his head lost

Arnold Böcklin

Astolf rides away with his head lost is an oil painting by Arnold Böcklin, 1873, held at Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

Catalogue Entry

Date: 1873

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Location

Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel, Switzerland

Style

Symbolism

Period

19th Century

Origin

Swiss

Subjects

Landscapes Rural Animal Art

CC Public domain

Curated by Louie Drehmer

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Landscapes Rural Animal Art Horse Symbolism Arnold Böcklin 19th Century Swiss

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