Symbolism
The Plague
by Arnold Böcklin, 1898
The Plague (1898) is a allegory painting by Arnold Böcklin, one of the masters of Symbolism. The original hangs in the Kunstmuseum Basel.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Arnold Böcklin
- Year
- 1898
- Movement
- Symbolism
- Original
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Plague by Arnold Böcklin (1898) depicts death, plague. The original hangs in the Kunstmuseum Basel.
Your ArtLogia The Plague is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Symbolism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Swiss Symbolist whose haunting Isle of the Dead became one of the most reproduced images of its age.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901)
Swiss Symbolist whose haunting Isle of the Dead became one of the most reproduced images of its age.
More by Arnold BöcklinQuestions
Is this The Plague reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Plague is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Plague?
The original by Arnold Böcklin (1898) is in the Kunstmuseum Basel. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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