The Ash Lad and the Wolf | Theodor Kittelsen | 1900

This painting depicts a dark and moody forest scene from "The Ash Lad and the Wolf" by Theodor Kittelsen, created around 1900. In the painting, a human figure, known as the Ash Lad, stands with his back to the viewer, facing a large, shadowy wolf. The wolf's eyes glow with an eerie green light, contrasting starkly with the overall dark tones of the piece. Bare, twisted trees fill the background, and the forest appears dense and impenetrable, giving the artwork a mysterious and foreboding atmosphere. The Ash Lad's gesture, holding up one finger towards the wolf, seems to suggest a moment of communication or command. The play of shadow and light enhances the mystical and folklore essence of the scene, typical of Kittelsen's work, which often delves into Norwegian mythology and legends.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
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• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

12’’ x 8’’ Inches = 30.5 cm x 20.3 cm

18’’ x 12’’ Inches = 45.7 cm x 30.5 cm 

24" x 16" Inches = 61 cm x 40.6 cm