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The Tale of the Swan Virgin (colour litho)
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The Tale of the Swan Virgin (colour litho)
6000234 The Tale of the Swan Virgin (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tale of the Swan Virgin. Illustration from Jugend, Muenchner Illustrierte Wochenschrift fur Kunst und Leben (G Hirths Kunstverlag, Munich and Leipzig, 1896).); © Look and Learn
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Bare Despair Fairy Tale Georg Hirth Grief Grieving Jugendstil Mouring Mournful Secession Jugendstyl Sorrow Swans Semi Nude
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The Tale of the Swan Virgin
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is a captivating and melancholic artwork that transports us to late 19th century Germany, where art nouveau flourished. This color lithograph, created by an unknown European artist from the era, depicts a scene from a fairy tale published in Jugend magazine in 1896. In this enchanting illustration, we find ourselves immersed in a dense forest filled with towering trees. A young girl stands amidst the foliage, her nakedness symbolizing vulnerability and purity. Surrounding her are graceful swans, their elegant forms mirroring her innocence. The atmosphere exudes sorrow and despair as the girl mourns some undisclosed loss or tragedy. The delicate brushstrokes capture every nuance of grief on her face while conveying a sense of longing and sadness. The artist skillfully employs elements of art nouveau to enhance the emotional impact of this poignant scene. This print showcases not only artistic beauty but also scientific accuracy through its depiction of botany and natural history. It serves as a testament to the German culture prevalent during that time period when scientific methods were highly valued alongside artistic expression. "The Tale of the Swan Virgin" is an exquisite example of secession jugendstyl art movement that emerged in Northern Germany at the turn of the century. Its timeless elegance continues to captivate viewers today, inviting them into a world where fantasy intertwines with reality and emotions run deep within nature's embrace.
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