The Appearance | Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach | 1890

"The Appearance," a captivating work from circa 1890, is a testament to Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach's artistic vision and mastery of chiaroscuro. This piece strikingly portrays a figure illuminated against a dark, almost impenetrable background, evoking a sense of revelation or epiphany. The subtle luminosity of the figure, bathed in an ethereal light, contrasts powerfully with the surrounding shadows, inviting contemplation on the interplay between light and darkness. Diefenbach's use of muted colors and the soft rendering of the figure’s outlines contributes to the painting's mystical and enigmatic quality, characteristic of the symbolist movement of that era.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-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 1.4mm 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 gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging