Hands and Horse Skull - Alfred Stieglitz Framed Canvas
Description
Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of Alfred Stieglitz's "Hands and Horse Skull" framed canvas. This mesmerizing 1931 masterpiece captures the essence of modernist photography, blending stark contrasts with intimate tactility.
You'll be drawn into the interplay between human touch and bleached bone, as Georgia O'Keeffe's graceful fingers caress the equine remnant. The gelatin silver print technique enhances the photograph's ethereal quality, emphasizing textural nuances and shadowy depths. Stieglitz's pioneering straight photography approach shines through, elevating this seemingly simple composition to fine art status.
As you gaze upon this framed piece, you'll feel the palpable connection between artist and subject, life and death, flesh and bone. This iconic image embodies the Photo-Secession movement's evolution, bridging Pictorialism and avant-garde expression.
Display this conversation-starting canvas in your home or gallery, and let its timeless narrative of artistic exploration and natural symbolism captivate viewers for generations to come.
Information
Transform any room into a gallery: The artist-grade canvas is a finely textured, 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton. Hand-stretched and natural white, it captures the subtlest nuances of light and color. All inks are water-based and non-toxic.
Float framed & forest friendly: FSC® certified frame made of sustainably sourced, durable European knotless pine. Black satin-laminated finish with a 19mm frame depth. Sitting approx 5mm from the edge of the canvas — creating a floating border.
Natural beauty preserves natural beauty: Vivid, water-based eco-inks as lush and enduring as traditional inks… minus the chemical junk.
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Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
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4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Brand New, Just for You
Produced with care after you place an order: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
Finish & Texture
Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity.
Giclée Printing
Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK 4 color range. Giclée printing uses pigment based, archival quality inks with up to 12 individual colors.
100+ Years of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly. Using vibrant water-based inks that are non-hazardous and toxin-free.
FSC® Certified Wood
Trees harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
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