House with Two Stairs | Carel Willink | 1960

House with Two Stairs (1960) by Carel Willink exemplifies the artist’s refined mastery of Magic Realism, where meticulous architectural precision meets an atmosphere of restrained tension. The composition presents a grand urban façade with dual staircases rendered in crisp, luminous detail beneath a pale winter sky. Leafless trees and a solitary cat accentuate the sense of stillness and quiet desolation. Through his controlled palette and flawless technique, Willink transforms a seemingly mundane domestic setting into a scene of profound psychological depth, evoking themes of solitude, transience, and the enigmatic beauty of silence.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging