Franz von Stuck - Fighting for a Woman [1905]

Franz von Stuck - Fighting for a Woman [1905], a photo by Gandalf's Gallery on Flickr.

Franz von Stuck (Tettenweis, Bavaria, February 24, 1863 - August 30, 1928) was a German painter, sculptor, engraver, and architect. Stuck's subject matter was primarily from mythology, inspired by the work of Arnold Bocklin. Large forms dominate most of his paintings and indicate his proclivities for sculpture. His seductive female nudes are a prime example of popular Symbolist content. Stuck paid much attention to the frames for his paintings and generally designed them himself with such careful use of panels, gilt carving and inscriptions that the frames must be considered as an integral part of the overall piece.

[Oil on panel, 90 x 117 cm]