Pesta Coming | Theodor Kittelsen | 1894–1896

In Pesta Coming (1894–1896), Theodor Kittelsen places the personification of plague within a dark, constricted ravine. Dense hatching gives the rocks and surrounding shadows a tangible weight, while a distant pale opening draws the eye through the composition. The travelling figure’s presence changes the landscape from a setting into a passage charged with anticipation. The image’s menace grows through restraint rather than spectacle, allowing the contrast between enclosure and distant light to carry a powerful sense of approaching calamity.

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. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

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

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 28 cm x 35.5 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 cm