Fine Art Poster
From £28
A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Despair - Mikuláš Galanda
Regular price
£28.00 GBP
Sale price
£28.00 GBP
Regular price
Archival giclée
Frames arrive ready to hang
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Description
Mikuláš Galanda's 'Despair' (1938) is a striking modernist work depicting profound sadness through bold lines and a minimalist palette. A poignant and evocative fine art print for any contemporary space.
Mikuláš Galanda's 'Despair', created in 1938, is a poignant representation of human emotion rendered in a simplified, almost graphic style. Galanda, a pivotal figure in Slovak Modernism, often explored themes of social and personal anguish through his art. This piece, executed with bold outlines and a limited colour palette, depicts a figure seemingly washing their face, tears or water droplets cascading down, conveying a sense of profound sadness and hopelessness. The stark composition and the figure's contorted posture amplify the feeling of despair, making it a powerful and evocative work. As a fine art print, 'Despair' offers a striking and thought-provoking addition to any space. Its minimalist aesthetic and emotionally charged subject matter make it a compelling conversation starter, suitable for a study, living room, or hallway. The print's muted tones and clean lines ensure it complements a variety of interior styles, adding a touch of modern artistic sensibility to your home.
Return policy
Because every print is made to order, we don't offer change-of-mind returns, refunds or exchanges. If your order arrives faulty, damaged or incorrect, we'll replace it free of charge — just contact us within 48 hours of delivery. See our refunds page for full details.
Shipping
We ship worldwide, printing at the production hub nearest to your delivery address. Delivery times and costs vary by destination — you'll see the options available to you at checkout.
Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Despair - Mikuláš Galanda
Regular price
From £28.00 GBP
Sale price
From £28.00 GBP
Regular price
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Our Features
Designed for Lasting Impact
Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Made to order
Choose your finish
Every piece is printed to order. These are the five finishes, and what makes each one different.
Fine Art Framed
From £45
The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
Premium Box Frame
From £85
A deeper solid wood frame: 33mm deep with a 20mm face and Perspex glaze. The print sits unmounted for a clean gallery presentation. Black, white or natural.
Canvas
From £30
Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
Framed Canvas
From £135
Stretched canvas set in a floating wood frame, our most substantial finish. Arrives ready to hang.
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Artist Biography
Mikuláš Galanda
Mikuláš Galanda, though tragically short-lived, stands as a pivotal figure in the development of Slovak Modernism. Born in 1895, Galanda sought to synthesise international avant-garde trends with specifically Slovakian folk traditions, an approach that set him apart from many of his contemporaries. He wasn't merely interested in depicting rural life; rather, he aimed to extract and abstract the underlying symbolic language of the Slovak people.
Galanda's paintings, drawings, and graphic works often feature simplified forms, bold colours, and a dreamlike atmosphere. Key works such as "Slovak Madonna" and his series of folk-inspired lithographs showcase his unique ability to blend the sacred and the secular, the modern and the traditional. He was deeply influenced by the work of Cézanne, Picasso, and the Bauhaus, but he filtered these influences through his own cultural lens.
Despite his untimely death in 1938 at the age of 43, Mikuláš Galanda left an indelible mark on Slovak art. His commitment to finding a distinctly Slovak voice within the broader European Modernist movement continues to inspire artists today. Owning a Galanda print is not just about acquiring a beautiful image; it's about connecting with a profound exploration of national identity and artistic innovation.
Galanda's paintings, drawings, and graphic works often feature simplified forms, bold colours, and a dreamlike atmosphere. Key works such as "Slovak Madonna" and his series of folk-inspired lithographs showcase his unique ability to blend the sacred and the secular, the modern and the traditional. He was deeply influenced by the work of Cézanne, Picasso, and the Bauhaus, but he filtered these influences through his own cultural lens.
Despite his untimely death in 1938 at the age of 43, Mikuláš Galanda left an indelible mark on Slovak art. His commitment to finding a distinctly Slovak voice within the broader European Modernist movement continues to inspire artists today. Owning a Galanda print is not just about acquiring a beautiful image; it's about connecting with a profound exploration of national identity and artistic innovation.
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