The Boxer
Konstantin Somov, 1933Fine art reproduction on 200gsm matte paper. A5 to A1, plus 12x16, 18x24 and 24x36 inches.A portrait of a real boxer, painted by one of Russia's most refined artists in 1930s Paris.
Konstantin Somov painted The Boxer in 1933. The sitter is Boris Snezhkovsky, a boxer and Somov's muse in his final years in Paris. Somov painted him as a classical figure study, with the poise of a Renaissance model.
Somov was a founder of the World of Art movement in St Petersburg, known for his delicate, precise technique. The Boxer sold at Christie's in London in 2011 for £713,250.
The look
Warm skin tones against a dark, muted background. Classical, calm and assured. Portrait wall art suited to a dark academia study, bedroom or living room.
Sizes
| Size | Centimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| A5 | 14.8 x 21 cm | 5.8 x 8.3 in |
| A4 | 21 x 29.7 cm | 8.3 x 11.7 in |
| A3 | 29.7 x 42 cm | 11.7 x 16.5 in |
| A2 | 42 x 59.4 cm | 16.5 x 23.4 in |
| A1 | 59.4 x 84.1 cm | 23.4 x 33.1 in |
| 12 x 16 in | 30.5 x 40.6 cm | 12 x 16 in |
| 18 x 24 in | 45.7 x 61 cm | 18 x 24 in |
| 24 x 36 in | 61 x 91.4 cm | 24 x 36 in |
Custom sizes on request. Inch sizes have a slightly different shape from A sizes, so the edges trim a little. Size guide
Frames and delivery
Choose a black, white or oak frame, or order the print unframed. It is printed locally in the UK, Europe, the US, Canada or Australia, at the location closest to you. Free tracked shipping, no customs fees. Printing and delivery
Gifting
A distinctive gift for a birthday or a new home. A classical figure study from the 1930s.
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