Artwork
Weibliche Figur
Weibliche Figur is an unspecified painting by the Symbolist artist Arnold Böcklin. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Weibliche Figur is a painting by Arnold Böcklin, executed in 1889, and part of the collection at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nude female figure in a full-length, frontal pose, absorbed in contemplation. Her arms are raised, holding a white cloth that cascades down her body, evoking a sense of serene introspection.
Technique & Style
Böcklin employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, juxtaposing the figure against a dark background. Soft, smooth brushstrokes define the body, contrasting with the delicate, intricate rendering of the cloth's folds.
History & Provenance
Created in 1889, the work has been in the permanent collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arnold Böcklin was a Swiss Symbolist painter. His five versions of the Isle of the Dead inspired works by several late Romantic composers.
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