Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Pl.14
1903
Max Slevogt brings the danger of *Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves* to life in this dynamic 1903 illustration. A figure in golden robes lunges with a raised sword, while a central character hefts a large jar—likely referencing the famous plot where thieves hide in oil vessels. Created during the height of German Impressionism, the piece uses loose, sketchy lines and washes of grey and yellow to create a sense of frantic movement. It feels less like a static image and more like a fleeting, action-packed glimpse into a legendary adventure from *One Thousand and One Nights*.
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