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Originals in this selection, Symbolism, Tempera.
Formats from 50 x 70 to 120 x 80 cm.
Emblem and shimmer
Symbolism turns objects into signs and moods into pictures. Anyone seeking symbolist tempera paintings for sale finds works that tell of meaning with matte light and fine contours.
The symbolist loves reflections, masks and blossoms that mean more than they show. Tempera gives the whole a quiet shimmer, because it lies thinly and does not swallow light. Gold leaf or metal dust often join for single accents.
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Hands, fabrics, blossoms
Watch details such as hands, drapery folds and foliage. They show whether strokes are set with confidence and finesse. Good tempera can be recognized by hatching that runs evenly and nowhere has paint piled up.
Orientation by technique and price
If you want to compare further, look at acrylic on canvas or at the range 2,000 to 5,000 euro. Symbolist works also make a strong impression in small formats, since density does not depend on size.