The Expectation | Raphael von Ambros | 1880

The Expectation (1880) by Raphael von Ambros presents a solitary female figure seated beneath slender birch trees, her posture tense and inwardly withdrawn. Darkened tones and shadowed surroundings lend the scene a somber, slightly unsettling atmosphere, suggesting emotional unease and quiet distress. Through loose, atmospheric brushwork and a restrained palette, the painting conveys a mood of melancholy and psychological tension, reflecting late 19th-century Romantic and Symbolist concerns with inner turmoil and introspection.

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