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Ulysses and the Sirens - Art print

Ulysses and the Sirens - Art print

Kettle's Yard

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Christopher Wood, Ulysses and the Sirens (aka Mermaids), 1929

From the collection of Kettle's Yard.

About Christopher Wood

Christopher Wood (1901-1930) was a visionary English painter known for his distinct and evocative style. Born on April 7, 1901, in Knowsley, Lancashire, Wood demonstrated a remarkable artistic talent from a young age. After attending Marlborough College, he pursued his passion for art by studying at the Académie Julian in Paris.

During his time in Paris, Wood immersed himself in the vibrant art scene of the 1920s, which greatly influenced his artistic development. He became acquainted with notable artists such as Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau, and Constantin Brâncuși, who inspired him to explore new artistic techniques and perspectives. Wood's paintings from this period showcase a blend of Post-Impressionism and Cubism, characterized by bold colors, geometric shapes, and a unique sense of perspective.

In the early 1920s, Wood's artistic journey took him to Cambridge, where he studied briefly at the Slade School of Fine Art. His time in Cambridge proved to be a pivotal period in his career as he developed a deep appreciation for English landscape and rural subjects. This experience played a significant role in shaping his artistic style and subject matter.

Wood settled in Cornwall and became an integral part of the St. Ives artistic community. However, his artistic influence extended beyond Cornwall. Wood's association with Cambridge continued as he became closely connected to Kettle's Yard, the renowned contemporary art gallery and museum in Cambridge. Kettle's Yard, founded by art collector Jim Ede, became an important platform for Wood's work, showcasing his paintings and celebrating his artistic contributions.

His promising career was cut short when he took his own life at the age of 29 in 1930. Despite his untimely death, his artistic legacy lives on, and his works can be found in prestigious collections, including the Tate Gallery in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and Kettle's Yard in Cambridge.

Materials

Paper: Our prints are printed on 250 gsm, matt finish digital conservation paper. Produced in Germany from acid and chlorine free wood pulp.

Frames: Hand-finished in Sussex, with responsibly sourced ash or oak.

  • Black: hand-painted solid ash showing the grain of the wood
  • White: solid wood with a painted satin finish
  • Natural: solid oak with a hand-applied finishing wax
  • Gold: solid wood with a painted gilt finish

Glazing: 2mm cast acrylic for safety, optical clarity, UV protection and is recyclable  
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Print on Demand

Our prints are produced to demand and are shipped separately by our printing partner.

Shipping is included in the price of the print if the print is shipped in the UK, but overseas orders may be subject to high shipping costs - especially with larger prints, as these are awkward to handle.

Timeframes on print on demand products can vary: unframed prints are usually dispatched within 5 working days via a tracked delivery service.

Prints with frames are made to order, and can take longer to dispatch

Dimensions

This product is available in a number of formats and sizes, all sizes include any white space or mounting board surrounding the image, actual image sizes vary depending on aspect ratio.

Art print - Standard - Total Size
Small - 30 x 40 cm 
Medium - 45 x 60 cm
Large - 60 x 80 cm
Extra Large - 75 x 100 cm

Art Print - Square - Total Size

Small - 40x40 cm
Medium - 60x60 cm
Large - 80x80 cm
Extra Large - 100x100 cm

Mounted & Framed Art Print 
Small - 32x 40 cm 
Medium - 47 x 60 cm
Large - 62 x 80 cm
Extra Large - 77 x 100 cm 

Mounted and Framed Art Print -

Small - 42x40cm
Medium - 62x60 cm
Large - 82x80 cm
Extra Large - 102x100 cm

Framed Print sizes are approximate

Rolled and Stretched Canvases are sized differently to prints, depending on the aspect ratio of the painting, the size listed here is the largest any edge of the print may be, but depending on the image, it may be square, or rectangular.
Small - 40 cm
Medium - 60 cm
Large - 80 cm
Extra Large - 100 cm

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We have partnered with industry leaders King and McGaw to bring you our print on demand service

King and McGaw pride themselves on sustainability and responsible sourcing. With over 20 years of experience, they work with a huge number of museums and galleries across the country to provide stunning reproduction prints

Our frames are made to order from sustainably grown oak and ash from managed forests in North America

Painstakingly milled, stained and painted, each frame is made to order to perfectly complement your chosen print, and they are available in a number of different finishes

Every care is taken in shipping your complete print and frame, and they come with all the fixings you need to get it straight onto your wall

Each print is printed onto high quality paper, using the latest large format printing technology and UV inks

The 250gsm conservation grade paper is both acid and chlorine free, and manufactured in Germany

Our prints are colour matched against the originals to ensure accuracy