Isle of The Dead | Arnold Böcklin | 1883

"Isle of the Dead" by Arnold Böcklin, circa 1883, is a haunting and evocative painting that portrays a solitary boatman ferrying a white-draped coffin toward a mysterious, rocky island. The island is dominated by dark, towering cypress trees, which stand in stark contrast to the ghostly pallor of the coffin. The scene is enveloped in a somber, twilight atmosphere, with calm, reflective waters and a cloudy, subdued sky. Böcklin's meticulous attention to detail and use of chiaroscuro create a sense of eerie tranquility and timelessness, evoking themes of death, solitude, and the unknown.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging