Samuel Beckett (1969) by Edmund Siegfried Valtman - Fine Art Print

Samuel Beckett (1969) by Edmund Siegfried Valtman is a striking portrait of Ireland’s most influential modern writer, rendered with sharp line, wit, and startling presence. Created the year after Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, the drawing captures him with a fierce intensity that feels every bit as compelling as his writing.

There is something unforgettable about the way Valtman approaches the subject. The exaggerated height, the severe gaze, and the restless energy of the lines all combine to create a portrait that is as much psychological as visual. It feels less like a formal likeness than a distilled expression of Beckett’s intellect, tension, and singular character.

This fine art print is a powerful choice for anyone drawn to Irish literature, modern art, or portraiture with real personality. Printed on premium archival paper, it brings a bold and thought-provoking presence to a study, library, office, or contemporary living space.

Sizes & Format

• A4 21 × 29.7 cm / 8 × 12″
• A3 (29.7 × 42 cm
• A2 (42 × 59.4 cm

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm (110lb), acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints: solid oak or ash wood frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing. Ready to hang, hanging kit included. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity (max 3 frames per package). Every order ships free, made to order and delivered from the hub closest to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.