The Boxer - Konstantin Andreevic Somov Framed Canvas

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.

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Artist-grade 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton canvas, finely textured for depth and precision.

Hand-stretched, natural white, and engineered to capture light and color with striking clarity.

Printed with non-toxic, water-based pigments that stay vivid for decades.

Framed to Float, Crafted to Last

Sustainably sourced FSC® certified European knotless pine, with a satin-laminated black finish.

19mm frame depth and a precisely measured 5mm float that creates a sleek, gallery-worthy effect.

Sustainably Stunning

Ultra-rich water-based eco-inks deliver the same bold intensity as traditional inks without the harsh chemicals and environmental cost.

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