The Premature Burial | Antoine Wiertz | 1854

Antoine Wiertz’s The Premature Burial (1854) transforms a confined interior into an image of extraordinary psychological tension. The struggling figure, compressed space and abrupt contrasts of light and darkness direct attention towards the terror of awakening within a coffin. Wiertz’s dramatic handling of the subject reflects the nineteenth century’s fascination with the uncertain boundary between life and death. Its unsettling immediacy gives this macabre scene a force that extends beyond narrative into a meditation on helplessness and human vulnerability.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes a snow-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 2.4mm 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 snow-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging

Sizes:

18 x 12 Inches = 45.7 cm x 30.5 cm

24 x 16 Inches = 61 cm x 40.6 cm