Arnold Böcklin

Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901) was a Switzerland painter, sculptor and university teacher.

Also recorded as Arnold Bocklin; A. Böcklin; Arnold Boecklin; a. bocklin; professor a. bocklin; professor arnold bocklin.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Symbolism. Work is classified under history painting, landscape painting and portrait. Places of work recorded in the authority include Basel, Weimar and Florence. Works named in the authority record include Faun whistling to a Blackbird, Self-Portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle and Isle of the Dead. Catalogue entries for sculpture state material, cast or carving, dimensions and foundry or workshop marks. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Swiss painter, draftsman, graphic artist and sculptor (1827–1901)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Arnold Böcklin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q123071: Arnold Böcklin

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