Ophelia | Original Linocut Print | Botanical Femenine Black & White Hand-pulled | Wall Art Decor

🌿 Ophelia - Original Hand-Pulled Linocut Print

A tragic longing. A surrender to nature. A woman suspended between heartbreak and the quiet peace that follows. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Ophelia, this original linocut print portrays a nude female figure drifting in a state of eternal, dreamlike stillness. At the center of the composition lies her exposed heart, pierced by a dagger - a symbol of unfulfilled love and inner torment. Yet from this heart extend delicate veins that intertwine with surrounding flowers and foliage, binding her to the natural world that now cradles her. Within the lush botanical motifs, a sharp-eyed observer will find the dagger hidden in the greenery - a subtle reminder of the story’s tragic core. Despite the sorrow woven into her fate, the serenity of nature envelops her, offering the spiritual peace she longed for in life. A powerful and symbolic piece bridging literature, emotion, and the quiet beauty of the natural world.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

✦ Handmade original linocut print (never a digital reproduction)

✦ Size: 40 × 47 cm ≈ 15.7 × 18.5 in (image size, excluding white margins)

✦ Printed by hand on high-quality relief paper

✦ Edition: Limited to 22 copies

✦ Each print is numbered, titled, and signed by the artist

✦ Safely packaged and shipped with care
Because each artwork is hand pulled, small variations and delicate imperfections naturally appear - beautiful marks of authenticity that make every print truly unique.

A PERFECT GIFT FOR…
🌿 Literature and Shakespeare lovers
🌿 Fans of symbolic, emotional, or mythic imagery
🌿 Collectors of feminine figurative art
🌿 Botanical and nature-art enthusiasts
🌿 Those who appreciate dramatic, narrative-driven pieces

ABOUT THE PROCESS

This print is created using traditional relief printmaking techniques. The design is hand-carved into a linoleum block, inked with care, and printed through precise, manual pressure. Each impression carries the tactile presence of the carving marks, the ink, and the human touch - making every piece a one-of-a-kind artwork.

PLEASE NOTE

• Colors may vary slightly depending on your display settings.
• Frame not included.
• Your print will arrive rolled in a sturdy mailing tube for protection.

COPYRIGHT & USAGE
© 2025 wildgardenatelier — All rights reserved. This artwork is for personal use only. The image and the print may not be copied, scanned, reproduced, altered, or distributed in any way without written permission from the artist. All reproduction or commercial use is strictly prohibited under copyright law.