The Chemist | Franz Sedlacek | 1932

Franz Sedlacek’s The Chemist (1932) presents a surreal, introspective scene where a solitary scientist stands amid flasks and bottles in a dimly lit laboratory. Bathed in an eerie, directional light, the figure’s elongated features and precise surroundings evoke a sense of quiet obsession and existential isolation. The austere architectural space—defined by stark arches and receding corridors—heightens the mood of stillness and detachment, blending scientific order with unsettling psychological tension.

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