The Boxer - Konstantin Andreevic Somov Art Print

$30USD
  • Bold & breathtaking for up to 100 years
  • Warm white, archival-grade, matte art paper
  • 3 frame colors — delivered ready to hang
  • True-to-life tones from non-toxic pigment inks
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★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors outstanding." — Roumayne
★★★★★ "Delighted, all as described." — Clare
★★★★★ "Gorgeous print. Brilliant communication!" — Aaron
★★★★★ "Quality and colors outstanding." — Roumayne
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About this Artwork

Konstantin Somov’s The Boxer is a mesmerizing oil portrait of Boris Snezhkovsky, a frequent model and muse for the artist. This painting, an epitome of Somov's fascination with light and form, showcases Snezhkovsky's muscular physique in a half-length nude pose. The still life elements—a mirror, a chest of drawers, and boxing gloves—add layers of narrative and introspection, offering a glimpse into the model’s daily life.

Somov renders The Boxer painting with a luminous natural light that sculpts the athlete's sinuous muscles and lithe form. A homoerotic oil painting epitomizing Somov’s mastery of both portraiture and the nuanced interplay of chiaroscuro.

Known for his allegiance to the Old Masters, particularly Rococo painter François Boucher, Somov’s technique reflects a meticulous attention to detail, rendering both the human figure and inanimate objects with equal reverence.

Its rich narrative and technical brilliance make Somov's The Boxer a captivating piece bridging the artist’s classical influences with his personal, contemporary context.

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Printed using a pro-lab process that helps art stay bold & breathtaking for up to 100 years with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.

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Artist Biography

Konstantin Somov (1869–1939) was a Russian painter of exquisite precision and theatrical decadence, best known for his affiliation with the Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) movement but with notable nudes that catch gay men's attention.

Born into an artistic family in Saint Petersburg, he studied at the Imperial Academy of Arts under Ilya Repin before refining his technique in Paris at the Académie Colarossi.

His compositions evoke the fading grandeur of the 18th century, infused with an air of nostalgia, elegance, queerness and quiet melancholy.

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★★★★★ "Fast shipping! Talented artist!" — Jim
★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter
★★★★★ "Impressed with the quality" — Randy
★★★★★ "Fast shipping! Talented artist!" — Jim
★★★★★ "Thanks again, Toby, another great delivery." — Peter
★★★★★ "Impressed with the quality" — Randy
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Printed using a pro-lab process that helps art stay bold & breathtaking for up to 100 years with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.

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Rich colors, velvety matte texture

wood, white, & black.

3 chic frame choices

Gold star art paper icon

Museum-grade fine art paper

Lush, vibrant water-based ink drop icon

Luxe water-based inks

FSC Certified Icon - Trees

FSC® certified paper & wood

Ethical tool icon set

Brand new, just for you

Shipping time icon - copper alarm clock

Printed & shipped in 2-4 days

Carbon neutral shipping icon

Shipped carbon neutral

Sustainable Development Goals icon

3 good deeds in every purchase

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