Autopsy | Enrique Simonet | 1890

Enrique Simonet’s "An Autopsy" (And She Had a Heart!), painted in 1890, is a striking example of fin-de-siècle realism infused with emotional drama. The composition centers on a solemn physician conducting a post-mortem examination, gazing contemplatively at the heart he holds. Bathed in cool, clinical light, the lifeless figure of a young woman lies draped in white linens, her auburn hair cascading over the table. Simonet’s meticulous detail, subdued palette, and poignant narrative explore the tension between science and sentiment, transforming a medical scene into a meditation on mortality, innocence, and the fragility of human life.

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