Spleen and Ideal, illustration for ‘The Flowers of Evil’, by Charles Baudelaire — Carlos Schwabe
Spleen and Ideal, illustration for ‘The Flowers of Evil’, by Charles Baudelaire is an artwork by Carlos Schwabe. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Spleen and Ideal, illustration for ‘The Flowers of Evil’, by Charles Baudelaire
- Artist
- Carlos Schwabe (German, 1866 – 1927)
- Subject collection
- Mythology archive
What we can say with confidence
The specific narrative behind Spleen and Ideal, illustration for ‘The Flowers of Evil’, by Charles Baudelaire has not been securely identified. Its inclusion in this collection is not enough to name a particular myth or character.
The exact narrative has not been reliably identified. We keep the artist and title visible, and leave the interpretation open rather than attach an invented myth.
Living with Spleen and Ideal, illustration for ‘The Flowers of Evil’, by Charles Baudelaire
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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