Self Caricature with Parasol - Max Švabinský Framed Canvas

Description
Švabinský's A Self Caricature with a Parasol blooms on canvas, a solitary figure in golden robes unfurling against an overcast sky. The artist reimagines himself as a living marigold, petals of fabric cascading down a willowy stem. His parasol, a sunny disk hovering overhead, seems to push back the gathering clouds. The landscape stretches green and vast, broken only by distant shadows hinting at a faraway town.
Švabinský's brush dances between precision and suggestion - the kimono's floral patterns burst with detail, while the figure's face remains a cipher, turned away in profile. This isn't just a self-portrait; it's a mood captured in pigment, where isolation and vibrancy coexist in uneasy balance.
The composition draws the eye upward, from earth to sky, mirroring the artist's own journey from the grounded to the ethereal. In this single frame, Švabinský distills the essence of solitary contemplation, wrapped in a cloak of eye-catching color.
About the Canvas
Make Any Room a Showpiece
- Luscious artist-grade cotton canvas, finely textured for depth and precision.
- Hand-stretched and natural white to captures light/color with striking clarity.
- Printed with non-toxic, water-based pigments that stay vivid for decades.
Sustainably Stunning, Framed to Float, Crafted to Last
- Sustainably sourced FSC® certified European knotless pine.
- Precisely measured 5mm float that creates a sleek, gallery-worthy effect.
- Ultra-rich water-based eco-inks deliver the same bold intensity as traditional inks without the harsh chemicals and environmental cost.
Delivery & Refunds
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. Finish & Texture
Artist-grade cotton with a luscious, finely grained texture. Engineered to capture every intricate brushstroke and subtle gradient.
3. Giclée Printing
Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
4. 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.
5. FSC® Certified Wood
Sustainable forestry, ethical labor and community conservation—no shortcuts, just responsible craftsmanship.