tomb (Arnold Böcklin)

Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901) made tomb. It is kept at Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe in Carlsruhe, Germany.

tomb by Arnold Böcklin, Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
tomb by Arnold Böcklin, Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe. Public domain.

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tomb: the essentials

Title
tomb
Artist
Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901)
Artist born in
Basel, Switzerland
Where to see it
Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe, Germany

Which museum holds tomb?

Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe

Carlsruhe, Germany

A Journey Through Seven Centuries of European Splendor To step across the threshold of the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe is not merely to enter a gallery; it is to cross the threshold into a meticulously curated passage through the very soul of European artistic endeavor. This institution, conceived as a Gesamtkunstwerk —a total work of art—by Heinrich Hübsch, envelops the visitor in an atmosphere where architecture itself sings in harmony with the masterpieces displayed within. From its origins rooted in the exquisite *Mahlerey-Cabinet* assembled by Margravine Karoline Luise, the building has served as a grand repository for artistic genius, allowing us to trace the evolution of human vision across seven remarkable centuries.

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tomb by Arnold Böcklin, Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
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Arnold Böcklin, tomb, Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe. Public domain.

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Questions about tomb

Does the copyright of "tomb" by Arnold Böcklin allow reproductions?

The copyright status of "tomb" by Arnold Böcklin is clear: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Its presence at the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe does not change that status.

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How do I download the image of "tomb" by Arnold Böcklin?

The image of "tomb" by Arnold Böcklin can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page: a high-resolution digital image download.

Is "tomb" held in the country of its creator?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Arnold Böcklin was born in Switzerland, and the original "tomb" is held in a museum in Germany.

What catalogue / inventory number identifies "tomb"?

"tomb" is recorded under inventory number 990 at the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe.

Can I examine "tomb" in more detail?

"tomb" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.

How strong are the colors of "tomb"?

"tomb" by Arnold Böcklin is recorded with a muted saturation and a monochromatic intensity.

What color intensity does "tomb" by Arnold Böcklin have?

The colors in "tomb" by Arnold Böcklin have a monochromatic intensity.

Where can I find a guide to "tomb"?

The guide to "tomb" is the artwork's Guide page - a printable factsheet showing the artwork with its caption, credit line and identity table (artist, dates, medium, original size, collection).

About the artist, Arnold Böcklin

Arnold Böcklin

1827–1901, Switzerland

Arnold Böcklin

The Shadow of the Isle Basel, Switzerland, provides the starting point for a life defined by the tension between the tangible and the spectral. Born on October 16, 1827, to Christian Frederick Böcklin and Ursula Lippe, the young man would eventually move beyond the silk trade of his father to the rigorous halls of the Düsseldorf Academy. Under the guidance of Schirmer, he began to absorb the language of landscape, a skill that would later be used to map the geography of the human soul. He did not merely paint scenery; he constructed realms where the classical and the macabre collide.

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