Bride of the Wind - Oskar Kokoschka
- Free US shipping over $100
- Guaranteed High Quality Prints
- Secure payments
- Sustainable materials
- Made in the USA
Oskar Kokoschka's "Bride of the Wind" is an Expressionist masterpiece depicting the artist and Alma Mahler in a swirling vortex of emotion. Painted with energetic brushwork and a cool colour palette, it captures the intensity and turmoil of their relationship.
Oskar Kokoschka's "Bride of the Wind" (also known as "The Tempest") is a seminal work of Expressionism, painted between 1913 and 1914. It captures the artist's turbulent relationship with Alma Mahler, widow of Gustav Mahler, during their intense affair. The painting is not a literal portrait but rather a psychological exploration of love, anxiety, and emotional turmoil. Kokoschka enlisted in the army shortly after completing this work. The composition depicts Kokoschka and Mahler intertwined in a swirling vortex of blues and greens. Their bodies are rendered with distorted, elongated forms, reflecting the emotional intensity of their connection. The brushwork is energetic and agitated, contributing to the overall sense of unease and instability. The colour palette is dominated by cool tones, with flashes of white and pale yellow highlighting the figures' faces and bodies. The turbulent background suggests a storm or tempest, mirroring the inner turmoil experienced by the artist. The painting is a powerful expression of human emotion and a significant example of Expressionist art.
Bride of the Wind - Oskar Kokoschka
Sale price$45.00
Regular price (/)
Crafted for a Lifetime
-
Premium materials
Solid wood frames, UV-protected acrylic glaze, and archival backing for lasting durability.
-
Museum-grade prints
12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
-
Crafted in the UK
Sustainably sourced materials, precision manufactured locally, reducing carbon footprint.
-
Ready to hang
Each frame is sealed with rigid backing and fixings attached, no extra effort required.
Find the finish that fits your home
What our customers say
Real reviews from real customers
Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
This product has no reviews yet.