Sappho (Alphonse Osbert)
Alphonse Osbert (1857–1939) made Sappho.
Sappho, in brief
- Title
- Sappho
- Artist
- Alphonse Osbert (1857–1939)
- Artist born in
- former 4th arrondissement of Paris, France
High-resolution images of Sappho
Alphonse Osbert, Sappho. Public domain.
Questions on Sappho, answered
Can the image of "Sappho" by Alphonse Osbert be freely reproduced?
"Sappho" by Alphonse Osbert is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who is the artist behind "Sappho"?
"Sappho" was created by Alphonse Osbert. The information on this page describes Alphonse Osbert's original work.
What explains the copyright situation of "Sappho" by Alphonse Osbert?
The copyright status of "Sappho" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1939.
About the artist, Alphonse Osbert
1857–1939, France
Alphonse Osbert
The Poet Painter of Symbolism Alphonse Osbert (1857–1939) stands as a singular figure in the annals of French Symbolist art, an artist whose ethereal landscapes and haunting portraits captured the spirit of his time—a period marked by profound intellectual and spiritual questioning. Born in Paris, though often associated with the artistic currents flowing through Bordeaux, Osbert’s journey was one of constant metamorphosis. His early years were defined by a fervent admiration for the Spanish masters, particularly the dramatic realism of Jusepe de Ribera. This initial devotion to the heavy shadows and visceral textures of the old masters established a disciplined foundation, yet it was merely the prelude to a much more luminous and dreamlike destiny.