Fine Art Print Printed on premium archival matte paper.
A deeply symbolic and spiritually charged work by Mainie Jellett (1897–1944), I Have Trodden the Winepress Alone is among the most compelling expressions of Irish modernist religious art. The composition fuses Cubist structure with Christian theology, presenting a solitary ascending figure shaped through rhythm, geometry, and colour.
The title is drawn from biblical scripture and reinforces the painting’s themes of solitude, sacrifice, and transcendence. Jellett’s interlocking planes and flowing forms reflect her Paris training under André Lhote and Albert Gleizes, while her spiritual intent places the work firmly within Ireland’s distinctive modernist tradition.
Once controversial, Jellett is now recognised as a foundational figure in 20th-century Irish art. Her work bridged European abstraction and Irish cultural identity, and this painting stands as a mature statement of her belief that modern art could communicate profound spiritual truth.
About the Original
Artist: Mainie Jellett (Irish, 1897–1944)
Title: I Have Trodden the Winepress Alone
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 76 × 56 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Ireland — bequeathed, Miss R. Kirkpatrick, 1978 (NGI.4321)
Print Features
archival pigment print on premium archival matte paper
Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface with a refined uncoated finish
Acid-free stock for long-term preservation
Precision colour-matched printing faithful to the original artwork
Pigment inks rated for 100+ years of archival longevity
Optional FSC-certified solid wood gallery frames (when framed is selected)
Printed, inspected, and packaged to professional gallery standards
Available Sizes
30 × 45 cm / 12 × 18″ — Most popular
60 × 90 cm / 24 × 36″ — Large statement size
Framing Options
Choose Unframed for flexibility with your own framer, or select Framed for a ready-to-hang finish. Frames are solid wood with a clean gallery profile, available in classic neutral tones.
Why This Artwork Matters
I Have Trodden the Winepress Alone is not merely an abstract composition; it is a rare example of Irish modernism engaging directly with faith, sacrifice, and inner experience. This print allows you to live with one of Mainie Jellett’s most intellectually and emotionally resonant works, printed with archival fidelity.
An exceptional choice for collectors of Irish modernism, contemplative interiors, or those seeking art with historical depth and spiritual presence.
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Hangs well with
Gleizes taught Jellett a procedure rather than a style: translate a shape, rotate it, repeat. Each of these is that procedure run again.
I Have Trodden the Winepress Alone is by the Irish artist Mainie Jellett (1897–1944), and is among her last works — the National Gallery of Ireland holds the squared-up preparatory drawing for it, dated 1943, and she died in February 1944. A solitary Christ figure is built from rhythmic planes of red, rose and violet. The title comes from the Book of Isaiah, chapter 63. The original is oil on canvas, 76 × 56 cm, and hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI.4321), bequeathed by Miss R. Kirkpatrick in 1978. This print is an open edition, made to order and shipped worldwide.
