1852
oil
panel
From the collection of Städel Museum
The Honeymoon is a 1852 oil by Arnold Böcklin, a Biedermeier work, held at Städel Museum.
The painting depicts a couple sitting on a rocky outcropping, with the woman in a white dress and the man in dark attire. The woman's back is turned to the viewer, while the man gestures towards the distance. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and a rugged landscape. The couple appears to be in a romantic embrace, with the man's arm around the woman's shoulder. The woman's dress is flowing in the wind, adding a sense of movement to the scene. The rocky outcropping provides a sense of depth and texture to the painting. This painting, "The Honeymoon," is a beautiful example of Arnold Böcklin's work, and it can be found at the Städel Museum.
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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