Death and the Potato Peeler | Hugo Simberg | 19th Century

Hugo Simberg brings the supernatural into an ordinary domestic setting in Death and the Potato Peeler. An elderly woman continues her work beside a basket of potatoes, while a dark-clothed skeletal visitor stands quietly nearby. The cat, timber walls and simple household objects give the encounter an intimate familiarity. Muted earthy colours and a deliberately direct style allow the painting’s humour and unease to coexist, presenting mortality as a presence within everyday life.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 27.9 cm x 35.6 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 cm