Bildnis Gottfried Keller

1889 (unfinished)

Arnold Böcklin1827 Basel – 1901 San Domenico bei Fiesole
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After Gottfried Keller (1819-1890) had repeatedly written about Böcklin's works, Böcklin introduced himself to the admired poet after his move to Zurich (1885), from which a close friendship developed. Keller dedicated a moving poem to him on his 60th birthday; for the poet's 70th birthday, Böcklin designed a medal with Orpheus among the animals. The present, sparsely executed portrait was created in this context.
Also known as
Portrait of Gottfried Keller Portrait de Gottfried Keller
Medium
Tempera on panel
Dimensions
image: 81.5 x 55.5 cm
Inventory number
1196
Credit line
Kunsthaus Zürich, The Gottfried Keller Foundation, Federal Office of Culture, Berne, 1918