Isle of the Dead
Isle of the Dead (above) is the best-known painting of Swiss Symbolist artist Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901). Prints of this work were very popular in central Europe in the early 20th century—Vladimir Nabokov observed in his novel Despair that they could be “found in every Berlin home”. Several versions were made – the one shown above is the original (Basel) version, painted in May 1880 – Oil on canvas; 111 x 155 cm.
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January 19, 2017 at 10:13 pm
And there’s an excellent piece of orchestral music by Rachmaninov that was inspired by the painting.
January 19, 2017 at 10:16 pm
Yes, I heard it played at St David’s Hall a few years ago..
January 19, 2017 at 10:21 pm
Excellent. I really like it.
January 19, 2017 at 10:24 pm
https://telescoper.wordpress.com/2010/10/30/the-orchestra-of-welsh-national-opera/
January 19, 2017 at 11:06 pm
Well done. That was some nice programming.
And apologies for not remember everything in your previous posts!
January 20, 2017 at 11:41 pm
Do pay attention. There’s a test later.