
Contains nudity
mahogany wood
The Island of Life
Arnold Böcklin
A vibrant and mysterious Symbolist masterpiece featuring a lush island sanctuary teeming with life and mythological figures.

1881 · Oil Paint, Panel
A luminous and atmospheric landscape featuring bathers by a stream beneath a vibrant summer sky.
$129
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened cool notes — supports a polished room with depth.
About the piece
Arnold Böcklin’s 'Summer Day' (1881) is a masterful display of Symbolist atmosphere and light. The painting features a row of towering trees that anchor the composition, reflected in the dark, still waters of a winding stream. Small, idealized figures bathe and rest in the verdant grass, all set against a remarkably deep and saturated blue sky that gives the piece an elevated, almost otherworldly presence.
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1881 · Oil Paint, Panel
A luminous and atmospheric landscape featuring bathers by a stream beneath a vibrant summer sky.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened cool notes — supports a polished room with depth.