1865
tempera
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Dominant colour
Idyll is a 1865 tempera by Arnold Böcklin, a German Romanticism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
The painting depicts a serene scene with a man and a woman in a natural setting. The man, seated on the ground, is holding a dish with a red object in his right hand. He is nude, while the woman stands beside him, wearing a flowing white dress that drapes around her body. Her red hair is tied back, and she gazes down at the man. The background features trees, bushes, and a blue sky with white clouds. In the foreground, the man's posture and the woman's gaze create a sense of interaction between the two figures. The natural surroundings and the calm atmosphere evoke a sense of tranquility. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Arnold Böcklin, who was known for his exploration of themes related to nature and the human experience.
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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