Arnold 1827 1901 Collection

Self-portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle, 1872. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Self-portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle, 1872. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish. Found in the collection of Kunsthaus Zurich

Sirens, 1875. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Two fishing Pans, 1874. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Two fishing Pans, 1874. Private Collection

Sappho, 1862. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Sappho, 1862. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Sacred grove, 1882. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Sacred grove, 1882. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

The island of life, 1888. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
The island of life, 1888. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Play of the Nereides, 1886. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Play of the Nereides, 1886. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Ulysses and Calypso, 1882. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Ulysses and Calypso, 1882. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Self-Portrait, 1862. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Self-Portrait, 1862. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Self-Portrait in the Studio, 1893. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Self-Portrait in the Studio, 1893. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Calm Sea, 1886-1887. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Calm Sea, 1886-1887. Found in the collection of Kunstmuseum Bern

Pan in the Reed, 1856-1857. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Pan in the Reed, 1856-1857. Found in the collection of Kunst Museum Winterthur

Paolo and Francesca, 1893. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Paolo and Francesca, 1893. Found in the collection of Kunst Museum Winterthur

Saint Catherine, 1880. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Saint Catherine, 1880. Private Collection

The battle on the bridge, 1889. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
The battle on the bridge, 1889. Private Collection

Odysseus and Polyphemus, 1896. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Odysseus and Polyphemus, 1896. From a private collection

The Freedom (Helvetia), 1891. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
The Freedom (Helvetia), 1891. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Honeymoon, 1878. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Honeymoon, 1878. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Self-Portrait with the wineglass, 1885. Creator: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Self-Portrait with the wineglass, 1885. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Two fishing Pans, 1874. Found in the Collection of Stiftung fur Kunst, Kultur und Geschichte, Winterthur

Ruin at the sea, 1880. Found in the Collection of Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau

Silence of the forest. Found in the Collection of National Museum, Poznan

Isle of the Dead, 1883. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Isle of the Dead, 1883. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Sleeping Diana Watched by Two Fauns, 1877. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Sleeping Diana Watched by Two Fauns, 1877. Found in the collection of the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Dusseldorf

A Nymph at the Fountain (Pan, Chasing a Nymph), 1855. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
A Nymph at the Fountain (Pan, Chasing a Nymph), 1855. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Roman Landscape, 1852. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Roman Landscape, 1852. Found in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, New York

Spring in a Narrow Gorge, 1881. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Spring in a Narrow Gorge, 1881. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Summer Day, 1881. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Summer Day, 1881. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Spring Evening, 1879. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Spring Evening, 1879. Found in the collection of the Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Shield with the head of Medusa. Private Collection

Villa by the Sea. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Villa by the Sea. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

The Death of Cleopatra (first version). Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
The Death of Cleopatra (first version). Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

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Arnold Bocklin (1827-1901) was a Swiss painter whose works continue to captivate audiences with their haunting and enigmatic beauty. Through his art, he delved into the realms of mythology, fantasy, and mortality, creating a visual language that spoke directly to the soul. In his self-portraits, such as "Self-Portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle" (1872) and "Self-Portrait in the Studio" (1893), Bocklin confronted his own mortality with an unflinching gaze. These introspective pieces invite us to contemplate our own existence and the fleeting nature of life. Bocklin's fascination with mythological themes is evident in works like "Saint Anthony Preaching to the Fish" and "Ulysses and Calypso. " In these paintings, he skillfully weaves together ancient tales with his unique artistic vision, transporting viewers into worlds where gods mingle with mortals. The allure of sirens beckons from Bocklin's canvas in "Sirens" (1875), while tranquility emanates from his depiction of a sacred grove in 1882. His mastery over light and shadow creates an ethereal atmosphere that draws us deeper into these enchanted landscapes. With works like "Two Fishing Pans" (1874) and "Play of the Nereides" (1886), Bocklin captures moments frozen in time - scenes filled with movement yet suspended forever on canvas. The delicate balance between reality and imagination is beautifully portrayed through these mesmerizing compositions. Bocklin's exploration of emotions finds expression in pieces like "Sappho" (1862). Here, he portrays longing and desire through subtle gestures and expressions. Each brushstroke reveals layers of complexity within human experience. However, not all of Bocklin's creations are serene or idyllic.