The Boxer - Konstantin Andreevic Somov Framed Canvas
Description
Somov's The Boxer jabs at the canvas with the precision of a seasoned pugilist, each brushstroke a calculated blow against artistic convention. Boris Snezhkovsky, muse-turned-masterpiece, stands caught in the crossfire between Rococo refinement and raw physicality. Light caresses his form like an admiring opponent, revealing a body honed by countless rounds in life's ring.
The mirror, a silent referee, reflects truths the boxer himself can't see, while the chest of drawers stands as a corner man, holding secrets of past bouts. Boxing gloves, discarded yet prominent, whisper of violence barely contained by civility. Somov's palette, a bruise-inspired symphony of flesh tones and shadowy hues, captures the duality of a fighter's existence - beauty born from brutality.
This canvas doesn't merely depict a boxer; it becomes the arena itself, where art history and modernity trade blows in a match that echoes through Christie's auction halls. In Snezhkovsky's pensive gaze, we glimpse the eternal struggle of man against canvas, artist against expectation, each viewer a judge scoring this timeless bout between classical technique and contemporary vision.
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.
About the Artist
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2. Finish & Texture
Artist-grade cotton with a luscious, finely grained texture. Engineered to capture every intricate brushstroke and subtle gradient.
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.
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.
