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.
Fine Art Prints
• Forget cheap reproductions and printable posters. Bold, vibrant, non-toxic pigment inks honor your art & the planet.
• Choose a white border for a fresh and refined visual break between artwork & frame. Or no border for a bold, immersive viewing experience.
• True-to-life tones without glare or distortion: warm white, archival-grade, 200gsm matte art paper
• Sharper details and deeper saturation endure for generations thanks to high-definition print lab techniques.
• FSC® certified: every tree's replaced, worker's treated fairly & local community's rights respected.
Framed Art Prints
Timeless statements
• Chevron cut FSC® certified wooden frames.
• Ultra-clear perspex glaze.
• Includes 2" / 5cm acid-free, archival grade mount board. Just like you see in art galleries and museums.
3 distinctive colors
Black: Suits every style from bold modernity to gothic opulence.
White: Helps art shine bright in dark rooms to lift your mood.
Natural: Infuses warmth with its rich, honeyed tones.
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Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
4. Luxe Velvety Texture
Museum-quality, heavyweight paper. Enhances details, depth & dimension. Softens glare. Letting colors tell their full story.
1. Brand New, Just for You
Handcrafted after you order. Reducing waste and energy by only making art that’s truly wanted — never mass-produced.
2. Giclée Printing
Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
3. 100+ Years of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that helps your art stay bold & breathtaking for a lifetime with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
4. Luxe Velvety Texture
Museum-quality, heavyweight paper. Enhances details, depth & dimension. Softens glare. Letting colors tell their full story.
5. FSC® Paper & Frames
Sustainable forestry, ethical labor and community conservation. No shortcuts, just responsible craftsmanship.
