Svipdag transformed (1911) by John Bauer

Svipdag transformed - John Bauer - 1911

Artwork Information

TitleSvipdag transformed
ArtistJohn Bauer
Date1911
Art MovementArt Nouveau (Modern)

About Svipdag transformed

The artwork, titled “Svipdag Transformed,” was created by John Bauer in 1911. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is categorized within the genre of illustration. This piece is part of the series “Our Fathers’ Godsaga.”

In this evocative illustration, the viewer is presented with a striking scene that features a monstrous, dragon-like creature dominating the composition. The creature, rendered in dark, muted tones, exudes a menacing presence with its open maw and elongated limbs, capturing a moment of transformation as underscored by the title. In stark contrast, a delicate figure, possibly representing innocence or vulnerability, is positioned near the creature, drawing a juxtaposition between the monstrous and the benign. The overall atmosphere of the artwork is one of mysticism and foreboding, characteristic of Bauer’s illustrative style and his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement.

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