Veronica's Veil - Oskar Kokoschka
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A powerful 1950 Expressionist work by Oskar Kokoschka, depicting Saint Veronica with a raw, painterly approach to the traditional religious motif.
Oskar Kokoschka, a central figure in the development of Austrian Expressionism, produced this interpretation of the Veronica's Veil motif in 1950. The work demonstrates his characteristic approach to paint application, where thick, gestural brushwork creates a sense of psychological urgency. The figure of Saint Veronica is rendered with a sombre, introspective expression, holding the cloth that bears the image of Christ.
Unlike traditional depictions that focus on the miraculous nature of the relic, Kokoschka concentrates on the human experience of grief and the physical weight of the object. The palette is dominated by earthy tones, ochres, and deep reds, which contribute to the raw, unrefined quality of the surface. The background is atmospheric and indistinct, pushing the figures to the front of the pictorial space. This focus on the emotional state of the subject is typical of the artist's later period, where he moved away from the sharper, more jagged lines of his early career toward a more fluid, painterly style.
Kokoschka often engaged with historical and religious themes to explore contemporary human conditions. In this piece, the tension between the figure and the cloth is palpable. The paint is applied with a visible energy, suggesting the artist's own physical involvement in the act of creation. The work avoids decorative finish, preferring instead to communicate a sense of immediate, lived experience. By stripping away extraneous detail, Kokoschka directs the viewer to the interaction between the saint and the relic, creating a scene that feels both ancient and immediate. This print captures the texture of the original oil paint, allowing for a close examination of the artist's brushwork and the layered application of colour that defines his mature style.
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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
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- 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
Veronica's Veil - Oskar Kokoschka
Artist Biography
Oskar Kokoschka
He was born in 1886 in Pochlarn, Austria. He was shot through the head in Ukraine and bayoneted in the chest in Russia. He survived both.
After the war, he commissioned a Munich dollmaker named Hermine Moos to create a life-size replica of Alma, sending detailed instructions about the feel of her skin and the weight of her body. Moos covered the figure in feathers instead. Kokoschka eventually staged a public execution: he decapitated the doll and smashed a bottle of wine over its head on his lawn. The police arrived the next morning, thinking he had murdered a woman.
The Nazis declared him a degenerate artist. He fled Czechoslovakia for London after the Munich Agreement and became a British citizen in 1947. His Expressionist portraits are among the most psychologically penetrating of the twentieth century: raw, agitated surfaces that seem to expose the sitter's interior state. He lived to ninety-four.
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