Ruins by The Sea | Arnold Böcklin | 19th Century

"Ruin by the Sea" by Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901) is a hauntingly atmospheric painting that captures the melancholic beauty of a decaying seaside structure. The ruined architecture, silhouetted against a dramatic sky pierced by rays of sunlight, evokes a sense of mystery and the passage of time. Towering cypress trees and a flock of birds add to the painting’s somber, almost funereal mood. Böcklin’s romantic and symbolic style shines through, making the work a powerful meditation on mortality and nature’s quiet reclamation of man-made grandeur.

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