Prince Fyodor - Russian Gay Royalty Baroque Art Print
Description
Swathed in gilded embroidery and resplendent florals, Prince Fyodor emerges as a living hymn to the liminal spaces of gay existence. Royal by blood but altogether heavenly through his unflinching beauty and commitment to truth telling. His portrait radiating tension between opulence and isolation.
Fyodor’s crown is not forged of cold metal but woven with wildflowers, an ode to the quiet resilience of queer love blossoming in hostile soil. Reflecting Russian lore where gay men have thrived in coded whispers and clandestine embraces.
Surreal doves perch above him, recalling Slavic folklore’s messengers of peace, while the floral profusion that surrounds him nods to pre-Soviet traditions where flowers carried secret meanings. His gaze is both outward and inward, fixed on the vast inner landscapes of yearning and belonging. His embroidered coat, crimson and gold, is an homage to Russian aristocracy’s love for intricate textiles, yet it’s softened by queer reinterpretation—a reclamation of history, layered with defiance and tenderness.
Fyodor does not just inhabit this portrait; he transcends it. He is both an icon and a specter, representing every silenced queer story that has found ways to thrive through art, metaphor, and myth. This is not just an image—it’s a reclamation of joy, a rallying cry that gay lives will never be erased, only reimagined.
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Cost
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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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Details, Details
Paper color: Natural white
Weight: 200gsm (5.9oz/yd)
Printing method: Giclée
Inks: Water-based
Shipped in: Tough cardboard tube
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range - bottom image. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors - top image.
Finish & Texture
Museum-quality, heavyweight paper with a smooth, clean finish that emphasises complex highlights and tones. Delivering outstanding clarity and colors that hum with life. Perfect fit for color graphics, illustrations & fine art photography.
100+ Years of Color
Your new fine art print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
FSC® Certified
Trees are harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers are provided proper training, safety protocols, and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources are respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
I've worked with a lot of partners over the years. Prodigi's quality and care is remarkable, but their commitment to art, the environment and ethical supply chains captured my heart.