Originals in this selection, Symbolism.
Formats from 25 x 17 to 148 x 98 cm.
Picture with a false bottom
Symbolist painting tells stories in signs and images that mean more than they show: a mirror, a hand, a bird, a dark room. Anyone who wants symbolist paintings for sale finds watercolor, acrylic, ink and tempera as means of expression.
Symbolism shows what lies behind things. A candle stands for more than light, a river for more than water. The scenes are mostly calm and still, the meaning can be sensed but not finally decoded.
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Techniques compared
Watercolor and watercolor paint create floating moods, acrylic on canvas clear, calm areas. Tempera gives matte, finely modeled tones, ink firm lines. Each technique gives the riddle its own tone.
For the right place
Symbolist pictures love quiet. A reading spot, a landing or a waiting room gives them space to work. Ask about size, framing and protection, and request detail shots of the fine passages. It is best to look at the motif several times, since symbolic pictures change with the viewer’s mood.