Vintage Sun Print by Karl Wiener, 1920s

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Die Sonne by Karl Wiener

Bring a celestial theme to your collection with this reproduction of Karl Wiener’s Die Sonne, meaning “The Sun”. Listed as a work from the 1920s, it offers a distinctive subject for anyone interested in Expressionism, vintage illustration or the imaginative possibilities of modernist art. The square print formats make it an adaptable choice for a study, hallway or a grouped gallery of twentieth-century artwork.

About the artwork

The sun is a familiar subject that can invite many personal associations, from changing seasons to memories of summer. Here, the title provides a clear starting point without requiring a single symbolic interpretation. Enjoy the work as an artistic treatment of a celestial subject rather than an astronomical diagram. This product is a modern reproduction for wall display, not an original artwork or antique impression. Its listed decade is retained without assigning an unverified exact year or original medium.

Make a personal modernist gallery

Imagine hanging the print above a compact desk, with warm wooden furniture, softly textured accessories and a few favourite books nearby. Its sun theme can give that everyday corner a personal connection while leaving room for other subjects in the surrounding artwork. The recorded black, yellow and blue palette offers a useful starting point for coordinating neighbouring prints or small decorative details.

Choose the smaller square size to join an established arrangement, or give the larger format more space as an individual feature. A collection connected by celestial subjects can move between different periods and styles, while a modernist gallery can place this work beside abstract or illustrative designs. It also makes a thoughtful gift choice for someone with an interest in Karl Wiener or Expressionist art. Consider your available wall space and viewing distance when deciding between the three sizes.

Paper, printing and finish

This reproduction is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper, with a matte finish. Select a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black frame and white mount. Each of the three square paper sizes is available in both print-only and framed versions, so you can match your preferred format to the room and the rest of your collection.

Choose your size

• Small: 12 × 12 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 14 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 20 × 20 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Continue the Wiener theme with Karl Wiener’s Er Kommt! (1920s). Add Edward Eggleston’s Moon (1930s) for a celestial companion, and Henri Matisse’s Icarus (1947) to extend the modernist gallery.

Explore more artwork from the 1920s

Discover complementary period designs in our 1920s prints collection, and learn more about the artist in Karl Wiener: A Profound Look into the Early 1920s and the Artistic Genius.