Description
Self-Portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle-after ArnoldBöcklin-Circa 1900 Heliogravure
A circa 1901 photogravure after Arnold Böcklin’s 1872painting Self-Portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle (Selbstbildnis mitfiedelndem Tod). Böcklin depicts himself holding a brush and palette while thepersonification of Death leans over his shoulder playing a violin. The print isnumbered 4001 and was issued by the Photographische Union in Munich, with“Photogravure Bruckmann” printed at the lower right.
Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901) was a Swiss painter and one ofthe leading figures of 19th-century Symbolism. His imaginative compositionsfrequently combined mythology, allegory, landscape, and themes of mortality.The original 1872 painting is held by the Alte Nationalgalerie, StaatlicheMuseen zu Berlin.
Poor condition. The photogravure is mounted on a largerbacking sheet. The backing has extensive age-related wear including creases,edge and corner wear, tears, and surface discoloration. Minor coloration ispresent, and the verso shows paper burn/discoloration. The image area itselfremains intact. Unframed. Please refer to the pictures for condition.
Details: • Artist: after Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901) • Title: Self-Portrait with Death Playing the Fiddle • German Title: Selbstbildnis mit fiedelndem Tod • Original Painting: 1872 • Print Date: Circa 1901 • Medium: Photogravure • Photogravure: Bruckmann, Munich • Publisher: Photographische Union, Munich • Plate Number: 4001 • Series: Arnold Böcklin – Eine Auswahl der hervorragendsten Werke desKünstlers, in Photogravüre • Inscriptions:
– Lower left: “A. Böcklin pinx.”
– Lower center: “4001”
– Lower center: “ARNOLD BÖCKLIN(SELBSTPORTRÄT)”
– Below title: “Photographische Union inMünchen”
– Lower right: “Photogravure Bruckmann”
• Dimensions:
– Mount: 19.75 × 14.5 in
– Image: 12.25 × 9.75 in
• Condition: Poor. Mounted on a larger backing sheet withextensive age-related wear, including creases, edge and corner wear, tears,surface discoloration, minor coloration, and paper burn/discoloration on theverso. The image area remains intact. Unframed. • Framing: Unframed
Disclaimer: I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
