Dying Swan I (1949) - Tretchikoff Print
Dying Swan I (1949) - Tretchikoff Print
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Tretchikoff's first attempt at Dying Swan is a poignant, evocative depiction of the fleeting nature of beauty and grace. Renowned Prima Ballerina and Founder of the National Ballet, Dame Alicia Markova was the model for this work and described as Tretchikoff’s ‘most stimulating sitter’. Tretchikoff’s choice of cool, melancholic hues underlines the somber theme, while his detailed rendering captures the swan and ballerina’s inherent beauty, making it a compelling emblem of life’s impermanence.
Dying Swan I is a reflection on the transient nature of life itself. Tretchikoff’s masterful blend of emotion and artistic skill is powerfully demonstrated in this piece, making it a thought-provoking addition to his celebrated portfolio.
Dimensions
Dimensions
We offer 5 standard sizes for each artwork, either as unframed or framed prints (behind glass).
The standard sizes reflect the dimensions of entire print.
For framed prints - the frame sits just outside of above mentioned dimensions.
Delivery
Delivery
The manufacturing process is all done by hand, and to order, and takes us 5-10 working days. You will be notified as soon as the courier collects the order.
Thereafter, shipping time is usually 2-3 working days within South Africa and approximately 10-14 working days outside of South Africa.
Material & Colour
Material & Colour
This fine art print is printed with Epson Ultra chrome Ink on 270gsm LFORD GALERIE Prestige Fine Art Textured Silk Paper, and certified with our exclusive embossed trademark. Kindly note colours and tones viewed on your computer screen do not reflect the exact tone of the physical print.
Look out for Tretchikoff's Pigeon
Look out for Tretchikoff's Pigeon
A familiar figure in many of Tretchikoff’s works, the pigeon signified good fortune. Each one of our prints is certified with an embossed pigeon in its bottom right corner to ensure it is an authentic licensed print.
