$96.00+
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Viktor Bobrov Esther 1888 Classical Portrait Art Print • Handmade Solid Wood Box Frame
Welcome to FineArtsAlbania. We are a small business operating from Vlorë. Lyle Newcomb manages our business-to-business sales and online shop, bringing premium gallery styling directly to your space. We are here to answer your design questions and ensure you receive the perfect, ready-to-display artwork.
Quick Summary
What you get: A real, physical art print inside a custom solid wood frame.
Ready to hang: Fully assembled and shipped with premium hooks included.
Premium details: Museum-grade box frames, a thick gallery mount, and anti-reflective glazing.
About the Artist & Artwork
Russian painter Viktor Alexeevich Bobrov (1842–1918) was a master of late 19th-century academic art, highly celebrated for his expressive watercolor portraits and detailed etchings. A graduate of the Imperial Academy of Arts, Bobrov excelled at rendering the delicate textures of fabric, skin, and fine ornamentation, capturing his subjects with profound psychological depth and refined elegance.
Painted in 1888, Esther is a striking, theatrical portrait depicting the heroic biblical queen in a moments of quiet contemplation. Bobrov breaks away from sprawling historical scenes to present an intimate side profile that emphasizes the internal strength and grace of the character. The warm, soft lighting accentuates the elaborate golden jewelry and rich fabrics, spotlighting the exceptional realism and mastery of texture that defined Bobrov's late career.
What makes this composition particularly captivating is the inclusion of the large, detailed peacock feather fan held prominently in the foreground. Symbolizing royalty, beauty, and vigilance, the iridescent feathers provide a dark, contrasting texture against the queen's radiant skin and shimmering gold armbands. Bobrov's brilliant handling of the muted, textured background gives the canvas a timeless, fresco-like atmosphere, ensuring that the exquisite profile of Esther commands absolute attention.
Frame Specifications
Frame Style: Premium museum-grade box frames. Frames sit 33 mm off the wall to create a beautiful shadow-line look, finished with a specialist wax that highlights the natural wood grain.
Dimensions: 20 mm front face with a 33 mm depth for a premium, heavy-duty feel.
Frame Colors: Available in 3 distinct finishes: Black, White, and Natural. All options are fully automated for immediate selection at checkout.
Included Mount: Every piece includes a premium 2.4 mm thick mount for a distinct, high-end gallery aesthetic.
Moth-Eye Glazing: All prints feature our premium Moth-Eye Glaze. This is an anti-reflective, ultra-clear coating that eliminates reflections completely for a flawless, museum-quality "no-glass" look.
Hanging Hardware: High-quality Cobra hooks are included for sizes up to 70 x 100 cm. Sawtooth hangers are included for sizes above 70 x 100 cm.
Sizing Information
Listed sizes represent the outer glaze dimensions. Because the 2.4 mm mount is included, the visible artwork area will be slightly smaller than the outer glass dimensions to perfectly accommodate the mat border. Standard sizes scale beautifully to ratios like 20 x 30 cm, 30 x 40 cm, or 50 x 70 cm.
How to Order Custom Sizes
If you need a specific custom size not listed, simply message us for a free quote.
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