Salomé | Jean Benner | 1899

Jean Benner’s Salomé (1899) draws its dramatic force from the relationship between an illuminated figure and an enveloping dark background. The head of John the Baptist gives the composition its sombre narrative focus, while carefully controlled highlights direct attention to the figure’s face, hands and gesture. The restrained palette concentrates the scene rather than diminishing its intensity. Beauty and violence are held in uneasy proximity, producing an image whose theatrical clarity is tempered by an atmosphere of stillness and unresolved psychological tension.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes a snow-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 2.4mm 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 smooth, matte finish
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified snow-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging

Sizes:

12 x 16 Inches = 30.5 cm x 40.6 cm

20 x 28 Inches = 50.8 cm x 71.1 cm