Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Pl.09
1903
Max Slevogt brings a dramatic moment from *Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves* to life with scratchy, energetic lines. A bearded man in a turban looms over two cowering, naked figures, appearing to grab them by the hair in a scene of capture or intimidation. Created in 1903 for a luxury edition of *One Thousand and One Nights*, this piece showcases the German Impressionist's love for theatrical storytelling. Slevogt was part of the famous 'Prussian Triumvirate' of artists, known for capturing vivid, often exotic scenes with loose, expressive strokes.
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