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.
Delivery & Refunds
Cost
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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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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
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Details, Details
Canvas: 38mm, hand-stretched, natural white, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd)
Inks: Water-based
Frame: Durable European knotless pine, black satin-laminated finish, 19mm frame depth
Finish & Texture
Finely textured artist-grade cotton substrate that reproduces details with luxurious vibrance and outstanding clarity. 38mm canvas frame depth. Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.
Giclée Printing
Gold standard for museum-level quality. Traditional printing uses the classic CMYK color range. Giclée uses pigment based, archival quality inks. Manufactured on advanced inkjet printers with up to 12 individual colors.
100+ Years of Color
Your new canvas print will be produced with bright and vibrant water-based inks that are non-hazardous and toxin-free. Printed using a pro-lab process that delivers 100+ years of spectacular colour when cared for correctly.
Brand New, Just for You
Your new float framed canvas will be produced with care after you place an order. It's called print on demand: minimizing landfill, water & energy use by only producing art people actually want.
FSC® Certified Wood
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.