File:Der Berggeist.jpg

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Description	"Der Berggeist" by Josef Madlener (mid to late 1920s), said to be inspiration for Tolkien's Gandalf.
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Non-free media information and use rationale true for Josef Madlener
Description	"Der Berggeist" by Josef Madlener (mid to late 1920s), said to be inspiration for Tolkien's Gandalf.
Source	http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCb-YjKAJl4/UlAXkzRhfiI/AAAAAAAC8r4/zqbCtkjg-Cc/s1600/Der%2BBerggeist%2Bby%2BJosef%2BMadlener%2B%28mid%2Bto%2Blate%2B1920s%29.jpg
Article	Josef Madlener
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Purpose of use	"Der Berggeist" is Madlener most famous painting, and discussion of the painting constitutes a major portion of the article.
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