Composition (1925) Mainie Jellett Collector’s Edition Irish Art Print

Composition (Chessboard, 1925) – Collector’s Edition Irish Modernist Art Print

Own a museum-standard Collector’s Edition reproduction of Composition (Chessboard, 1925) by Mainie Jellett (1897–1944), a founding figure of Irish Modernism and one of the earliest champions of Cubist abstraction in Ireland. Painted during her formative Paris years, this work reflects the structural teaching of André Lhote and Albert Gleizes while marking the emergence of Jellett’s own distinctive voice.

A bold checkerboard motif anchors the composition, surrounded by interlocking planes of ochre, cream, black, and green. These disciplined geometric forms explore balance, rhythm, and spatial harmony, hinting at the spiritual abstraction that would define Jellett’s later masterpieces. This piece is a significant statement of Irish Cubism and a powerful focal point for any design-led interior.

Artwork Details

• Title: Composition (Chessboard)
• Artist: Mainie Jellett (1897–1944)
• Year: 1925
• Style: Irish Modernist Cubism / Abstract
• Dimensions: 27 x 35 cm / 11 x 14 in (approximate print size)

Collector’s Edition Quality

Each Collector’s Edition print is produced to museum standards, using only archival materials chosen for their beauty, stability, and longevity. This is a piece created to be enjoyed for decades, not years.

• Master’s Edition museum paper: Off-white, uncoated, heavyweight stock (250 gsm) with a subtle texture that echoes the original canvas.
• Archival pigment inks: Colour-stable pigments for exceptional depth, tonal accuracy, and fade resistance.
• Faithful reproduction: Carefully colour-checked to honour the artist’s original palette and composition.

Framing & Materials

Choose a ready-to-hang framed artwork or an unframed print for custom framing. Every framed Collector’s Edition is assembled by hand using premium, sustainable materials.

• FSC-certified hardwood frames: Solid oak or ash, available in Black, White, or Natural Wood finishes.
• Gallery-profile moulding: Approx. 20 mm profile for a refined, contemporary presentation.
• Shatterproof plexiglass: Lightweight, crystal-clear glazing that protects your print while reducing the risk of breakage.
• Ready to hang: Each framed piece arrives fully assembled with a hanging kit included.

Display & Styling

With its structured geometry and warm, modern palette, Composition (Chessboard, 1925) sits beautifully in contemporary living rooms, home offices, gallery walls, and design-conscious commercial spaces. Pair it with other works by Jellett or fellow Irish modernists for a curated, collector-level display.

Why Collect This Work

• A pivotal early Cubist work by one of Ireland’s most important modernist painters.
• Produced as a museum-quality Collector’s Edition using archival papers, pigments, and FSC-certified frames.
• A striking focal point that connects your home to the story of Irish abstraction and the Paris avant-garde.

Celebrate the dawn of Irish abstraction and elevate your collection with this meticulously crafted Collector’s Edition print of Mainie Jellett’s Composition (Chessboard, 1925).