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"Ship in the Abyss" by František Kobliha – Original Symbolist, Graphic, Czechoslovakia 1910/1920

"Ship in the Abyss" by František Kobliha – Original Symbolist, Graphic, Czechoslovakia 1910/1920

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Bring the haunting beauty of early 20th-century European art into your collection with this original etching by František Kobliha (1877–1962).

In this powerful vertical composition, Kobliha explores the dramatic tension between man and the infinite. A lone sailing ship is captured at the precise moment it is dwarfed by a colossal, swirling wave. Through masterful line work and deep, velvety blacks, Kobliha transforms a maritime scene into a profound symbol of the human spirit navigating the overwhelming forces of fate.
The work is a quintessential example of Czech Symbolism, characterized by its "dream-state" atmosphere and technical precision.
František Kobliha was a visionary leader of the influential Sursum art group. Heavily inspired by the dark romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe, his works are celebrated for their mystical and psychological depth. Today, his pieces are held in prestigious permanent collections, including the National Gallery in Prague and the Albertina in Vienna.
  • Artist: František Kobliha (1877–1962)
  • Medium: Original Etching / Drypoint on paper
  • Signature: Authentic hand-signature in pencil ("F. Kobliha") in the lower right margin.
  • Graphic Dimensions: 15 x 9 cm
  • Presentation: Professionally mounted in a 30 x 25 cm premium ivory passe-partout, ready for framing.
  • Period: Circa 1910s–1920s.

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