The Swan, No. 10, Group IX-SUW

A hand-painted replica of Hilma af Klint’s masterpiece The Swan, No. 10, Group IX-SUW, meticulously crafted by professional artists to capture the true essence of the original. Each piece is created with museum-quality canvas and rare mineral pigments, carefully painted by experienced artists with delicate brushstrokes and rich, layered colors to perfectly recreate the texture of the original artwork. Unlike machine-printed reproductions, this hand-painted version brings the painting to life, infused with the artist’s emotions and skill in every stroke. Whether for personal collection or home decoration, it instantly elevates the artistic atmosphere of any space.

Hilma af Klint's The Swan, No. 10, Group IX-SUW is a painting created in 1915 as part of her larger series of abstract works. Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) was a Swedish artist and mystic, widely regarded as a pioneer of abstract art. Her work predates the abstract compositions of artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, and Piet Mondrian, though her art remained largely unknown to the public during her lifetime.

The Swan, No. 10 belongs to Group IX, a series titled "The SUW Series," which is part of af Klint's monumental project known as The Paintings for the Temple. This project, created between 1906 and 1915, consists of 193 works and represents af Klint's spiritual and artistic exploration of the interconnectedness of the material and immaterial worlds. The series reflects her interest in spiritualism, Theosophy, and anthroposophy, which were influential movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In The Swan, No. 10, af Klint uses abstract forms and a symbolic color palette to explore dualities such as light and dark, male and female, and spiritual and physical realms. The swan, a recurring motif in this series, symbolizes transformation and unity. The painting features geometric shapes and vibrant colors, which are characteristic of af Klint's abstract style. These elements are intended to convey spiritual concepts and universal truths rather than represent the physical world.

Af Klint's works were not exhibited during her lifetime, as she believed the world was not ready to understand them. She stipulated in her will that her paintings should not be shown until at least 20 years after her death. It was not until the late 20th century that her contributions to abstract art began to gain recognition. Today, her work is celebrated for its innovative approach and profound spiritual depth.

The Swan, No. 10 is now recognized as a significant example of af Klint's groundbreaking abstract art. It is part of the collection of the Hilma af Klint Foundation, which preserves and promotes her legacy. The painting has been exhibited in major retrospectives, including the 2018–2019 exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, which brought her work to a wider international audience.