Symbolist Art

Rowing Figure in an Eerie Landscape is a 1929 watercolor-and-ink illustration by Swedish artist Einar Norelius. Created for the 22nd issue of Bland tomtar och troll, the cherished an...

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Le Verger (The Orchard) from Daphnis and Chloë. Lithograph from 1961. The edition of 34/60 on Arches paper with wide margins. Dimensions of work: 53.7 x...

'Kraft und Mut' (Courage and Strength) German wood-engraving, 1903. 320mm by 230mm (image) 280mm by 410mm (sheet)

“I still look at and learn from the art of the past, and enjoy making interpretations of works which I admire.” Henry Moore Infanta, Floating Balance, Point in Time, and Visionary are monoprints with Chine collé from Suzanne Benton's Paintings in Proust series. This grouping also includes the dry-point etching with Chine collé. Infanta (edition of 10). The monoprints (unique prints) employ the collage technique, chine collé (glued paper). Collé papers are pre-inked and hand-painted. Dimensional printing plates emboss texture onto the prints. The plates are inked individually for each solo print. The images and collé papers are then laid onto the plate and adhere to the printmaking paper as the plate and paper run through the etching press. Other monoprint series have been devoted to Indian and Turkish miniature painting...

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Sketch for L'Âne bleu stamped with the signature 'Marc Chagall' (lower right) pastel and charcoal on paper 18 7⁄8 x 24 in. (48 x 61 cm.) Executed in 1954 ...

The Queen by Diogène Ulysse Napoléon Maillart (French, 1840 – 1926) *see notes below oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 42 x 30 inches framed: 45 x 33 inches condition: overall v...

Follower of Edgard Maxence. French ( b.1871 - d.1954 ). Meditation, Circa 1910. Oil On Canvas. Image size 34.4 inches x 22.2 inches ( 87.5cm x 56.5cm ). Frame size 44.1 inches x 31.9...

Menashe Kadishman, Sheep head, Symbolist painting, colored painting, Israeli art, Israeli art

This atmospheric painting by Anders Loman captures a quiet city street bathed in the subtle glow of gaslight on a winter evening.A horse-drawn carriage disappears into the distance, ...

“The Holy Hour” German School, circa 1930's signed lower corner oil painting on canvas, framed The painting is a copy after the earlier work: THE HOLY HOUR; DIE HEILIGE STUNDE. by LUDWIG FAHRENKROG (1867-1952). painting: 51cm x 81cm provenance: private collection, Germany Fine quality Symbolist oil painting from the 1930...

Médecine Expérimentale (Experimental medicine), is an original etching, soft ground, on Japanese paper realized by Félicien Rops in 1854, signed in the ...

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Disrobing Her with His Own Hand..., from Four Tales from the Arabian Nights Lithograph from 1948. Inscribed Pl. 4 and numbered 24/90. Dimensions of work...

God and the Four Evangelists ("Fool's Concert") - 1943 Linocut on Paper Leopoldo Méndez (Mexico City, Mexico, 1902–1969) "Fool's Concert" (from the portfolio "25 Prints of Leopoldo ...

This is a painting by Puzant Godjamanian (1909-1993), a deeply meaningful composition depicting a mother singing her baby to sleep. The piece convey...

Denise Jones Adler's work is both personal and archetypical and seeks to memorialize a moment in time, the fragile nature of life, and the emotional impact of the past on the present...

The European Macabre Dance N.38 is a hand-colored lithograph, from the Series "La Danza Macabra Europea" illustrated by Alberto Martini (Oderzo, 1876 – Milan, 1954) in 1915. Signed ...

Charcoal drawing,1904. Dimensions: 62 x 50 cm Provenance: Galleria d’Arte Moderna Alberto Grubicy, Milan. A number of symbolist drawings done by Fornara in 1902 are known, includin...

"Illustrations of the Book of Job" Engraving "The Fire of God is Fallen From Heaven...And the Lord said unto Satan Behold All that he hath is in thy Power" Engraving, third printing...

Marcel Lenoir (1872-1931) Essays on Love, circa 1910 Watercolor and ink on paper, signed upper left H. 44 cm - W. 27 cm Provenance: André Gide Collection This work entitled by the ...

Karl Johan Holter (Norway, 1870–1960) Young Man with Beret, 1896 chalk and white heightening on paper, paper mounted on board approx. 58 × 39 cm (unframed) / 22.8 × 15.4 in signed ...

Artist/ School: Adolphe Lalyre (French, 1848-1933) signed Title: Sirens and Cupid dancing along the seashore Medium: signed oil on canvas, unframed. canvas: 22.75 x 28 inches Pr...

Olive Harvest in Southern Italy on Cold Coastal Morning Italian Riviera Olive Harvesters are bundled up against the cold and dust on a harvest morning, somewhere on the southern It...

Art Nouveau coloured drawing of a young lady beauty before a mirror by Edmon Aman-Jean. The work is signed in pencil bottom left and presented in a plain wood frame with mount, under glass. A very charming early 20th century drawing capturing a young beauty admiring herself in front of a dressing mirror. n the background a fine interior with a louis XVI commode...

André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) Portrait of a Lady bears the stamp of the studio of André Eugène Costilhes in the lower right-hand corner pencil red chalk and heightenings of whi...

Provenance: Ina Colliander, relative of the artist; A private collection, Sweden; Bukowskis, Stockholm, Important Winter Sale, 2025, lot 711. Exhibited: Thielska Gallery, Stockholm,...

L’agonie is an original colored etching on paper realized by Félicien Rops in 1886, 3rd state of colours proof n°8, from Pellet éditeur, inscribed in p...

Pursued Centaur (Verfolgter Centaur) belongs to a series of prints called Intermezzi realized by Max Klinger, published by Nurnberg: Stroefer, 1881. Etching on paper. Signed on the...

Monogrammed TG, Late 19th Century Symbolist Pre- Raphaelite Oil Painting Luna An intriguing painting displaying imaginative symbolism and referencing the Pre-Raphaelite movement. T...

“I still look at and learn from the art of the past, and enjoy making interpretations of works which I admire.” Henry Moore Infanta, Floating Balance, Point in Time, and Visionary are monoprints with Chine collé from Suzanne Benton's Paintings in Proust series. This grouping also includes the dry-point etching with Chine collé. Infanta (edition of 10). The monoprints (unique prints) employ the collage technique, chine collé (glued paper). Collé papers are pre-inked and hand-painted. Dimensional printing plates emboss texture onto the prints. The plates are inked individually for each solo print. The images and collé papers are then laid onto the plate and adhere to the printmaking paper as the plate and paper run through the etching press. Other monoprint series have been devoted to Indian and Turkish miniature painting...

The Hanged Man is an original etching realized by Félicien Rops in 1868, – 3rd state on 4, plate from “Uylenspiegel”, title "Le pendu, ou la mère gran...

Henri MARTIN Divine Comedy : Dante and Beatrice, 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFORMATION: Li...

Etching on paper. Hand signed and titled and annotated in pencil. A powerful and emotionally charged etching by Walter Richard Rehn, Awakening II presents a dramatic, almost apocaly...

Rafael CHWOLES (Rafaelis CHWOLESAS said, 1913-2002) Bouquet of Flowers, 1979 Original Oil on panel Signed on the upper right corner Signed, dated and titled on the back On panel 14...

Everywhere Eyeballs Are Ablaze is an original lithograph on Chine collé, realized by Odilon Redon in 1888, plate 7 “Les tentations de St.Antoine”(1ère série), unique state, 1st edition printed...

Signed and numbered, Edition only 9, Bold, energetic, and playfully powerful, Celebration by Irina Daylene captures a striking moment of dynamic balance and human connection. Sculp...

Beautiful detailed artist designed transfer-printed glazed porcelain service plate. Published and manufactured by Rosenthal Limitierte Kunstre...

"The Stair in the Tower" - original large art by Paula Craioveanu Original, large, unique painting, oil on canvas, 31.5x23.6in / 80x60cm. Shipped rolled in a tube. Check 1stDibs code FREESHIP This painting, a study of an elaborate spiral staircase, demonstrates the artist’s skill in merging architectural elegance with a dynamic sense of movement and mystery. The subject itself—a wrought iron spiral staircase—becomes more than a functional object; it transforms into a metaphor for transcendence, curiosity, and the infinite. The staircase is richly ornate, with swirling ironwork patterns and intricate details that capture the eye. The artist emphasizes the craftsmanship, elevating the staircase into a work of art itself. The ornamental designs echo Baroque or Rococo influences, known for their flamboyance and decorative excess. The spiral is inherently dynamic, drawing the viewer’s gaze upward in a continuous loop. This quality imbues the staircase with motion and energy, almost as if it is alive, spiraling into another dimension. The artist employs a dramatic perspective, positioning the viewer at the base of the staircase, looking upward. This composition evokes a sense of aspiration or awe, as if the staircase ascends to an unknown destination. The light filtering through the structure accentuates the curvature and creates a contrast between the solid metal of the staircase and the soft, ephemeral glow of the environment. This interplay of light and shadow enhances the mood, making the staircase seem both tangible and ethereal. The cool metallic grays and silvers of the staircase reflect its materiality, suggesting durability and permanence. At the same time, the reflective surfaces give it a shimmering, almost celestial quality. The background is suffused with warm, earthy tones—yellows, browns, and muted greens—that contrast with the cold metal of the staircase. This contrast creates a sense of tension between the man-made structure and the organic or natural environment surrounding it. Symbolism. Spiral staircases are often symbolic of a journey, both physical and spiritual. They represent the process of ascent, growth, and transformation. This staircase seems to lead into a vortex of light, suggesting a path to enlightenment or transcendence. The spiral is a recurring motif in art and nature, often representing infinity, cycles, and continuity. The staircase's design hints at a journey without end, encouraging reflection on the passage of time and the eternal nature of life. The destination of the staircase is deliberately obscured, leaving the viewer to wonder where it leads. This creates a sense of mystery, drawing the viewer into an imaginative exploration of the unknown. The swirling patterns in the ironwork mirror the overall spiral shape of the staircase, creating a sense of harmony and cohesion. These designs also add a decorative richness to the piece, tying it to the tradition of Romanticism or Gothic Revival, where even utilitarian objects were imbued with beauty and meaning. The background is loosely rendered, with soft, swirling brushstrokes that echo the spiral of the staircase. This abstraction contrasts with the detailed depiction of the staircase, making the environment feel less defined and more dreamlike. The staircase appears to float in a liminal space, further emphasizing its symbolic and otherworldly qualities. The viewer’s vantage point and the sheer scale of the staircase evoke a feeling of awe. It could symbolize humanity’s ambitions to reach higher realms—intellectually, spiritually, or artistically. The absence of people in the painting draws attention to the object itself, suggesting introspection or solitude. The staircase might represent a solitary journey, one that each individual must take alone. The intricate design and upward motion of the staircase, combined with the lack of a specific time or place, imbue the piece with a sense of timelessness. It could exist in any era, representing universal human themes. In comparison to the artist’s other works, this painting shifts focus from mythological and figurative themes to an architectural subject. Yet, it retains the artist’s characteristic use of ornamentation, bold perspectives, and symbolic depth. Like the Minotaur or Zeus paintings...

Lithograph from Carlos Schwabe’s series of hand-colored Symbolist fantasy illustrations for Catulle Mendès’ Hésperus, published in 1904 by Société de pr...

Albert Auguste FOURIE (1854-1937) The Naiad And The Swan Oil on Wood signed low left New golden and invory stick frame Dim wood panel : 35 X 27 ...

Attributed to Armand Point (1860–1932) Portrait of a Man Pencil on paper, 15.3 x 11 cm Monogram upper right: interlaced "AP" Provenance: Private collection This expressive portra...

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - La Ruse de Dorcon, from Daphnis et Chloé Lithograph from 1961. The edition of 59/60 with wide margins. Dimensions of work: 53.7 x 37.8 cm. Hand signed....

Gustave Riquet (1866-1938) Les Œillets de la vie, 1898 (Carnations of life) Signed and dated on the lower right, The text on the lower left is the following "Cueille dès aujourd'hui les oeillets de la vie" , which can be translated as "Pick today the carnations of life" watercolor on paper 37.5 x 51.5 cm In good condition In a modern frame : 53 x 67 cm The text clearly gives the meaning of this allegorical portrait...

Image dimensions: 23 x 35 cm. Original Title: Von Piraten überfallene Burg am Meer Pirates attack the Castle on the sea is a black and white xylograph on Japon applied on ivory-colored paper, after Arnold Böcklin...

Signed and dated oil on canvas portrait by French symbolist painter Lucien Victor Guirand De Scevola. The work depicts a brunette woman in an embellished off the shoulder white dress hand holding a sleepy ginger cat in one arm. Signature: Signed and dated 1905 lower right Dimensions: Framed: 35"x31" Unframed: 26"x22" Provenance: The collection of Barbara Taylor Bradford O.B.E. Lucien Victor Guirand de Scevola Biography View full artist profile Guirand de Scévola was a student of Cormon at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris. He then became a committee member of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he also exhibited. He became an officer of the Légion d'Honneur in 1914. Making rigorous accuracy his main concern, he had a brilliant career as a society portrait artist. As such, his works became widely known. He painted portraits of a variety of subjects, including the Duke of Massa, Henri Farman, the Duchess of Uzès and the Duchess of Brissac. Museum and Gallery Holdings: Mulhouse: Woman with a Veil...

Menashe Kadishman, Sheep head, Symbolist painting, colored painting, Israeli art, Israeli art

His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...

Artist/ School: Adolphe Lalyre (French, 1848-1933) Title: Sirens and dolphin beside rocks Medium: signed oil on canvas, framed. canvas size: 21.5 x 31 inches plus the frame Co...

Nudes in Landscape German School, second half 20th century indistinctly signed lower right oil painting on board, framed framed size: 33 x 41 inches Superb large scale German oil p...

Joseph André Mussler (1904-1980) was a Swiss painter known for his works depicting natural landscapes, often focusing on scenes from the Alps, such as mountain valleys and alpine hut...

Fireplace Farm Sign Springs, East Hampton NY, Archival Pigment Print, $550, Ed. 1/5, 2014 Printed to Order Also available in 20"x30" Edition of 10 $725 *Photography: U Wash Truck...

Firmado en la parte inferior por el autor Estado de conservación aceptable Se presenta enmarcada la obra Medidas de la obra: 50 x 65 cm. Medidas del marco: 59 x 73 cm. :::::::::...

KK Kozik is an artist living and working in Sharon, CT and Brooklyn, NY. Her paintings have ben exhibited widely in the United States and abroad and have been reviewed in publications such as The New York Times, Artforum, The New Yorker and Art in America, among others. Images of her commission for the New York MTA, stained glass windows at the Rockaway Beach...

Second Edition of 6 copies plus 3 Artist’s Proofs, realized in 1990 after the famous homonymous sculpture realized by Wildt in 1918/19. Authorized by Wildt's heirs, from the original...

Jean-Francis Auburtin (1866–1930) Porquerolles, circa 1900 Pastel 55 × 66 cm 68 × 84 cm including its frame Monogrammed lower right This work bears witness to his long stay on Porqu...

This painting by Olof Sager-Nelson, executed during his time in Bruges in 1894, is a splendid example of symbolism. It depicts a serene canal in Bruges, surrounded by sunlit houses w...

Symbolist school, follower of Eugene Carriere, "The Mother's Kiss," unsigned oil on canvas, early 20th century. Fascinating and magnetic painting, extremely decorative. The first t...

Fernand Blondin (1887-1967) was a Swiss painter and teacher, celebrated for his depictions of idyllic rural life, interiors, female nudes, portraits, still-lifes, religious subjects ...

Drypoint and aquatint (brown ink) on cream paper. Signed "Rehn" in pencil on the lower right margin. Titled and numbered in pencil on the lower left margin. Edition of 25 prints. Fr...

Etching realized by Fritz Schwimbeck in 1918. Edition of 125 realized in Munich on mulberry paper. Hand signed in pencil.

ROGELIO DE EGUSQUIZA Spanish, 1845 - 1915 A REVERIE DURING THE BALL signed and dated "Rog. Egusquiza 1879" (lower right) oil on canvas 21-3/4 x 33-5/...