Discover the power of myth, dream, and symbolism with the art prints of Arnold Böcklin's paintings, visionary 19th-century painter whose work blends imagination, poetry, and mystery.
His paintings, at the crossroads of romanticism and the fantastic, open a window to a mythological world populated by gods, nymphs, and legendary creatures.
On Artem Legrand, explore a selection of faithful art prints of his iconic works, available as a decorative poster or as a canvas print, perfect for dreamlike, artistic, and timeless decor.
The master of mythological symbolism
Born in Basel in 1827, Arnold Böcklin is one of the most unique painters of European symbolism.
Trained in Düsseldorf, then influenced by Italian painting and Mediterranean nature, he develops a universe where mythology and imagination dialogue with reality.
His works are marked by a profound sense of metaphor, mystery, and melancholy, oscillating between dream and tragedy.
Böcklin was admired by artists and writers such as Nietzsche, Rilke, and Giorgio de Chirico, who saw in him a master of poetic suggestion.
Fantasy, nature, and mystery
Böcklin's most famous art prints — Isle of the Dead, Pan playing the flute, Naiad and Triton, Self-portrait with Death playing the violin, Sacred Spring — reveal his deeply symbolic vision of the world.
His palette, rich in greens, blues, and ochres, gives his compositions a supernatural and meditative atmosphere.
There he explores themes of time, death, and rebirth, while celebrating the power of natural elements.
His mythical landscapes and enigmatic figures invite the viewer to a meditation between dream and reality.
A poetic work for mysterious and elegant decoration
Choosing an art print of Arnold Böcklin is an invitation to bring the depth and beauty of Romantic symbolism into your home.
His compositions, both serene and unsettling, harmonize with contemporary, classical, or minimalist decor.
They bring an atmosphere of contemplation, dreaminess, and culture, ideal for a living room, library, or reflection space.
About Arnold Böcklin
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Birth: 1827 in Basel, Switzerland
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Death: 1901 in Fiesole, Italy
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Movement: Symbolism, late Romanticism
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Famous works: The Isle of the Dead, Self-portrait with Death playing the violin, Pan playing the flute, Nereid and Triton, The Sacred Spring
Arnold Böcklin was a painter of myth and imagination, whose work transcends reality to reach the realm of dreams and symbols.
His paintings, both intense and meditative, convey a poetic vision of the world, where nature and legend unite in a mysterious harmony.
He remains a major figure of European symbolism, admired for the evocative strength and inner depth of his art.
Decorate your walls with the power of Arnold Böcklin
The art prints of Arnold Böcklin available on artemlegrand.com bring poetry, depth, and mystery of European symbolism to your walls.
They transform your interior into a dreamlike, refined, and emotionally charged space.