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  1. Isle of the Dead
    Isle of the DeadPainting by Arnold Böcklin
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  2. Description and meaning

    All versions of Isle of the Dead depict a desolate and rocky islet seen across an expanse of dark water. A small rowing boat is just arriving at a water gate and seawall on shore. An oarsman maneuvers the boat from the st… See more

    Origins and inspiration

    Isle of the Dead evokes, in part, the English Cemetery in Florence, Italy, where the first three versions were painted. The cemetery was close to Böcklin's studio and was also where his infant daughter Maria was buried. (In all, Böc… See more

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