Boecklin
Arnold Böcklin (1827-1901) was a Swiss painter and printmaker, known for his romantic and symbolic works. Born in Basel, he studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and later at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. Böcklin's early career was marked by historical and genre paintings, but he is best known for his later works, which often depicted mythological and allegorical scenes.
Böcklin's most famous works include "The Island of the Dead" (1880), a haunting depiction of a desolate
Böcklin's later years were marked by financial difficulties, and he spent much of his time in poverty.