1862
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Sappho is a 1862 oil by Arnold Böcklin, a Symbolism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a woman standing on a rocky outcropping, surrounded by trees. She is dressed in a flowing white gown and holds a lyre in her right hand. Her left arm is raised, and she appears to be singing or playing the instrument. The woman's pose and expression convey a sense of intensity and passion. The rocky outcropping and surrounding trees create a dramatic backdrop for the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of beauty and emotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up 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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