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Sacred grove (II)

Arnold Böcklin , 1894

Sacred grove (II), by Arnold Böcklin, oil, 1894
Sacred grove (II), by Arnold Böcklin, oil, 1894

Sacred grove (II) is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Arnold Böcklin. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

About this work

Overview

Painted in 1894 by Arnold Böcklin, Sacred grove (II) is a work on mahogany wood held at the Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Technique & Style

The painting is executed on mahogany wood, a choice of medium that reflects Böcklin's experimentation with different supports.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Arnold Böcklin

Artist

Arnold Böcklin

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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Who painted Sacred grove (II)?

Sacred grove (II) was painted by Arnold Böcklin in 1894.

Where can I see Sacred grove (II)?

Sacred grove (II) is held by Hamburger Kunsthalle.

What movement is Sacred grove (II)?

Sacred grove (II) is associated with Symbolism.

Can I buy a print of Sacred grove (II)?

Museum-quality prints of Sacred grove (II) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.