After the Match – Fine Art Print by Krystina Vilchynska
The “After the Match” poster by painter Krystina Vilchynska captures an intimate moment in which sporting rivalry gives way to deep mutual respect – two players thanking each other for the game just after the final point. This collectible fine art print is based on an original hand-painted oil painting.
- Limited edition of 50: You’re buying a piece that will never be mass produced, hanging in countless flats
- Matte, cotton Galerie Rag paper, 270 gsm: Captures the depth of colour and the texture of a hand-drawn line
- Archival pigment print: The colours will not fade or yellow for decades, even on a sunlit wall
- Standard dimensions that fit ready-made frames, easily bought online, so you can match the style to your interior
- Perfect for prestigious interiors, studies and living rooms of classic tennis enthusiasts. It gives a room its character and makes for a talking point with guests
- Also available as a ready-to-hang canvas print, and waiting for you in our gallery is a single original piece, from which the reproductions were made
Price range: 39,00 € through 159,00 €
- Free shipping on orders over €100
- Delivery within the EU: up to 5 business days
- Secure payments and packaging
- 14-day return policy
Who is this print for?
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Looking for a gift for someone who lives and breathes tennis A collectable, numbered fine art print that any tennis lover will treasure. Art that celebrates a lifelong passion for the game.
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Furnishing a space with character Add an accent that sets your interior apart.
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You love good design and beautiful things Original tennis art in limited runs, created by European artists. A considered alternative to mass-produced prints.
About the Artwork
Fine art print “After the Match” by Krystina Vilchynska
The handshake at the net is one of the oldest and most important rituals in tennis, and in recent years one of the most talked about. A brief clasp of hands and an exchange of glances are forever turned into analysis, controversy and memes, as with the much discussed Ostapenko and Townsend incident at the 2025 US Open. Krystina Vilchynska’s “After the Match” captures this moment in its purest form. Two figures embrace just after the final point, competition gives way to deep respect, and the painter preserves a gesture that is often a rarity on the real tour. It is not only a record of a tennis custom but a powerful metaphor for female solidarity in a world built around competition.
The artist’s signature technique, flat fields of colour and a pared-back composition, leaves the viewer room for their own interpretation. Is it a gesture of reconciliation after a dramatic duel? The winner consoling the defeated? The solidarity of two players who will soon be rivals again? Each viewer fills in their own narrative, and that is exactly the point.
- Remarkable detail: pigment printing on matt cotton paper reveals the true texture of the oil paint and the movement of the brush, something no digital graphic could reproduce,
- Collector standard: a limited, numbered edition of 100 makes this print a keepsake of real value, joining a love of tennis with a love of contemporary painting,
- Minimalist elegance: the matt, velvety surface of Galerie Rag 270gsm paper does not reflect light, so you can enjoy the depth of Vilchynska’s flat colour fields in any lighting
It is an ideal choice for anyone building a gallery wall at home, or looking for a stylish gift that slips easily into any frame and gives a room a modern, artistic edge.
Printing technique
How we print our fine art posters
Every Serve and Volley Art tennis poster begins with an artist’s original work, whether a hand-painted picture or a digital illustration. We digitise the artwork with scanners at over 1200 DPI and verify colour fidelity through colour proofing. We print exclusively using the pigment (giclée) technique, the same one used by museums and galleries around the world. Pigment inks resist UV, moisture and the passage of time, and testing confirms colour permanence exceeding 75 years in home conditions. We produce every order individually. Your Fine Art Print is printed specially for you, quality-checked and packed in a protective cardboard tube. From order to dispatch takes 2 to 3 working days. Choose a frame locally, as the poster dimensions match the most popular ready-made frame sizes.
- Galerie Rag paper 270 g/m² (100% cotton): Refined, premium, matt, acid-free and free of optical brighteners. Its smooth, velvety surface keeps whites natural and gives colours remarkable depth. The paper does not yellow or grow brittle over time.
- Giclée pigment printing: We use an advanced technique with 12 pigment inks. Unlike ordinary printing, the pigments sink deep into the cotton fibres, giving perfect tonal transitions and detail that an ordinary poster cannot reproduce.
- Glare-free matt depth: Thanks to the fully matt paper base, the print does not reflect light. You can enjoy the artwork comfortably even in bright, sunlit rooms, whatever angle you view the wall from.
- Resistant to UV and fading, 75+ years
- Longevity (75+ years): Our prints undergo rigorous ageing tests. The pigments’ resistance to UV light ensures the colours stay just as intense for decades, making your poster a true collector’s piece.
- Protection and format: We ship posters in thick, reinforced tubes, wrapped in protective tissue. The formats are optimised for standard frames (from professional framers to popular framing systems), which keeps framing simple and intuitive.
Limited edition of 50 prints on photographic paper
Premium matt cotton photographic paper, 270 g/m². The ideal surface for art reproduction: smooth, glare-free, with deep detail rendering.
- Cotton matt premium photographic paper, Galerie Rag 270 g/m²
- Archival pigment print that brings out texture and colour depth
- Resistant to UV and fading, 75+ years
- Your poster is packed safely and delivered rolled in a protective tube
- Frame not included, choose one locally at framing shops (specialist stores, IKEA)
Available formats
After the Match poster by Krystina Vilchynska is available from SVA in two formats
Fine art print poster (currently viewing)
Giclée pigment print on Galerie Rag paper, 270 g/m². Requires framing.
Canvas print →
Pigment print on canvas mounted on a wooden stretcher. Ready to hang without additional framing.
| Size | Recommendation | Fine Art Print | Canvas Print |
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| 30 × 40 cm | Small wall, shelf, a cluster of smaller prints, a small gift | 39 € | XX € |
| 40 × 50 cm | Small wall, shelf, a cluster of smaller prints, a small living room | 49 € | XX € |
| 50 × 70 cm | Bedroom, living room, office, hallway, a gift | 69 € | XX € |
| 70 × 100 cm | Living room, office, dining room, a gift | 99 € | XX € |
| 100 × 140 cm | Large living room, office space, home interiors | 159 € | XX € |
You are currently viewing the fine art print. See the canvas print →
Meet the artist
Krystina Vilchynska
An artist who has devoted herself to painting with passion since her earliest years. Now permanently based in Warsaw, she continues her artistic journey. Although she graduated in Interior Architecture in Łódź, painting has always been her true passion and means of creative expression. Vilchynska’s colourful compositions are not only an expression of artistic sensibility, but also a profound psychological study of the human being caught up in the circumstances of existence.“In my work, I turn to themes close to my heart – beauty, harmony with people and with the natural world around us – reflecting my own life experiences”Her use of flat planes of colour creates space for viewers to read their own narrative into the work. In this way, the artist invites the audience to complete the meaning themselves, leaving room for subjective interpretation. .
The Perfect Gift
Looking for a gift for a tennis fan?
A limited edition tennis print is one of the most original and exciting gifts you can give a tennis lover. It’s not another racquet or pair of socks – it’s a true work of art that will grace their walls for years and serve as a daily reminder of their passion for the game.
- A perfect interior accent and housewarming gift
- An end-of-season gift for your doubles partner
- A unique gift for a female tennis player, celebrating the beauty of sportsmanship
- A holiday gift for someone who “already has everything”
- A collectible thank-you gift for a coach at the end of the season
For Collectors
Buy the Original Oil Painting “After the Match”
The original, hand-painted “After the Match” is available in our gallery. It awaits a collector who wants to own the one and only piece by Krystina Vilchynska.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A fine art print is a top quality reproduction made using pigment printing on archival photographic paper. At SVA we use Galerie Rag 270gsm cotton paper. It is the same technique museums and galleries use to reproduce works of art, and its colour fastness exceeds 75 years. An ordinary poster is offset or digital print on thin, glossy wood pulp paper. It is cheaper, but it fades quickly and does not hold the subtle tonal transitions.
Galerie Rag is a premium photographic paper made from 100% cotton, with a weight of 270gsm. It has a matt, smooth surface with no glare, ideal for art reproduction. Unlike wood pulp papers, cotton paper does not yellow over time and stays pH neutral, which guarantees the archival longevity of the print. It is the standard paper used by galleries and collectors worldwide.
No, our fine art prints are sold unframed. We ship them in a sturdy cardboard tube that keeps them safe in transit. You can easily find a matching frame at a local framing shop, an art supply store, or online. Our print sizes match the most common ready-made frame dimensions (30 × 40, 40 × 50, 50 × 70, 70 × 100 and 100 × 140 cm).
We ship the print in a sturdy cardboard tube with an extra layer of protective paper that shields it from moisture and creasing. The tube is sealed, and inside you will find the edition certificate. Production time: 1-2 business days. Delivery time: 1-2 business days. Shipping is free on orders over €100.
Like all our fine art prints, “After the Match” has a clean white border that gives it a gallery feel and a little breathing room inside the frame. The piece is minimal and modern, built from flat fields of colour, so it sits best in an equally simple, understated frame. A slim black frame keeps the look contemporary and lets the colours hold all the attention, while a light, natural wood tone such as oak softens it for a warmer interior. It is worth avoiding ornate or heavy mouldings, as they compete with the painting’s calm, pared-back style. And because the sizes match standard frame dimensions, you can pick a ready-made frame with no custom work.
A fine art poster is an archival pigment print on Galerie Rag photographic paper (270 g/m²); it requires framing and is suitable for classic, collector-style display. A canvas print is a pigment print on Hahnemühle cotton canvas (365 g/m²) stretched over a wooden stretcher, ready to hang, with the texture of the fabric clearly visible.
The fine art print edition of Krystyna Vilchynska’s ‘After the Match’ comes in a limited run of 50 numbered copies.