Self Caricature with Parasol - Max Švabinský Art Print
Description
Maximilian Švabinský's "A Self Caricature with a Parasol" is a masterful mixed media whirlwind, blending ink and watercolor to create a visual symphony that's equal parts whimsy and bravura.
This Czech maestro of modernism transforms himself into a golden-robed figure, swathed in a kimono-like garment that ripples with floral bursts and cerulean splashes. The parasol, a canary beacon against stormy skies, becomes both shield and stage. Švabinský's brushwork dances between delicate and daring, conjuring up a landscape that's part Bohemian countryside, part dreamscape.
It's a self-portrait that screams paradox - vulnerability cloaked in extravagance, isolation wrapped in eye-popping color. The artist's face, barely more than a suggestion, invites us to project our own notions of the creative spirit onto this figure caught between earth and air, tradition and avant-garde.
This piece isn't just a painting; it's a manifesto in yellow and green, a declaration of artistic independence that still crackles with electric relevance over a century later.
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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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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.
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.
