Can’t Sleep, Watching Tennis
By Price range: €49 through €139
“Can’t Sleep, Watching Tennis” is a high-end, collectable fine art print showing a man watching a clay court tennis match on television. It is a reproduction of a hand-painted oil original by Katarzyna Kwater-Więcek, a Polish painter. Order the fine art print, or check the availability of the original painting.
- Limited edition of 50. You’re buying a piece that will never be mass produced, hanging in countless flats
- Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm cotton paper. 100% cotton, ISO 9706, museum quality according to the manufacturer
- Archival pigment print. Epson UltraChrome HDX pigment inks, rated up to 200 years in Wilhelm Imaging Research testing
- Standard dimensions that fit ready-made frames, easily bought online, so you can match the style to your interior
A reproduction of the painting “Can’t Sleep, Watching Tennis”
For just about any tennis fan, this painting could be a self-portrait. A big match at the US Open or the Australian Open often turns into a late-night marathon: a dimly lit room, the bright rectangle of the screen, a coffee going cold nearby. It is a ritual every fan of the sport knows, the simple pull to be part of the event wherever in the world it is being played. Katarzyna Kwater-Więcek’s painting is a study of exactly that experience: a man sitting in front of a screen on which a tennis match is playing out.
The figure stays still, separated from the dynamic action by the thin border of the screen. The composition is about being held by a screen – present at the event, and entirely outside it.
The original painting was digitised at high resolution to preserve a faithful rendering of its texture and colours. The archival pigment print is produced on matt, cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm fine art paper, which guarantees colour that lasts for many years.
What this artwork shows
Katarzyna Kwater-Więcek
A graduate of the Fine Arts Secondary School in Kraków and of graphic arts at the Pedagogical University of Kraków. By day she designs digital products, and that clearly shapes her painting. In her work she explores the relationship between people, technology and the image, which is why she often portrays a male figure staring at a screen as a symbol of the present day. She is drawn to that suspended state between focus and the hypnotic trance brought on by the content streaming from a display.
A limited edition fine art print
The hand-painted originals behind much of our work are scanned at 600 DPI, with a colour proof checked before printing. We print with pigment inks (giclée) on an Epson SureColor P9000 plotter, using Epson UltraChrome HDX pigment inks.
We print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm paper: 100% cotton, acid free and compliant with ISO 9706. The manufacturer describes it as museum quality. Hahnemühle is a German mill that has been making paper since 1584. The matt surface with its delicate felt structure keeps the character and the touch of traditional art paper, and at the same time renders the tonal transitions and the detail of the original faithfully. It does not reflect light, so the work looks good from every angle. The manufacturer declares a very low content of optical brighteners, the substances that artificially whiten paper and fade over time.
In independent testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Epson UltraChrome HDX inks reach a colour print life of up to 200 years. The real life of a print depends on the paper and on the display conditions; a work framed behind glass, away from direct sunlight, keeps its properties longest.
- Paper: Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm, 100% cotton, acid free, ISO 9706
- Finish: matt, with a delicate felt structure, no glare
- Inks: Epson UltraChrome HDX pigment inks, water and fade resistant
- Quality control: every print checked by hand before packing
Which size works best?
| Size | Best for | Fine art print |
|---|---|---|
| 40 × 40 cm | A small wall, a shelf, or one of several smaller pieces hung together | €49 |
| 50 × 50 cm | A compact living room, a study, or a pair hung side by side | €69 |
| 70 × 70 cm | A bedroom, a living room, an office or a hallway. The usual choice above a sofa or a bed | €89 |
| 100 × 100 cm | A living room, an office or a dining room, as the dominant piece | €139 |
How to frame your poster
- Posters ship without a frame, which is how they reach you safely, rolled inside a rigid tube. The certificate travels with them.
- Buy the frame locally or online. An art shop, a home store or a framer will do. Our sizes match the most common ready-made frames.
- Keep the frame quiet. Wood or aluminium in black, white or natural wood, a neutral frame lets the colours carry.
Who is this piece for?
- A study, a living room or a hallwayanywhere the piece gets room to be looked at.
- A gift for someone who watches the late matches to the end.
- A gallery wallalongside other prints in matching frames.
A gift for a tennis lover
- A gift for a tennis player at the end of the season
- A Christmas present for the person who already has everything
- For the friend who texts you at 2 a.m. about the fourth set
Buy the original painting
The hand-painted original of this work is available in our gallery, the single piece every reproduction comes from.
Buy the original →Fast dispatch and easy returns
Courier or pick-up point across the EU. Free delivery on orders of €129 or more.
Lead time: 1 to 3 working days for everything, originals included. Every piece is carefully protected for transport.
14 days to return, no reason needed. Send the work back unmarked in its original packaging and we refund the price of the piece.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a fine art print different from a regular poster?
A fine art print is a pigment print on archival 100% cotton paper; we use Hahnemühle Photo Rag, 308 gsm. It is the same technique museums and galleries use to reproduce works of art; in independent Wilhelm Imaging Research testing, Epson UltraChrome HDX inks reach a colour print life of up to 200 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.
What is Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm paper?
Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 gsm is a 100% cotton paper. Hahnemühle is a German mill that has been making paper since 1584. The paper is acid free and contains no lignin, the component of ordinary wood pulp paper that oxidises in light and causes yellowing. It meets ISO 9706 and the manufacturer describes it as museum quality. The manufacturer also declares a very low content of optical brighteners, the substances that artificially whiten paper and fade over time. At 0.48 mm thick the sheet sits firmly in a frame and has a pleasant weight in the hand. The matt surface, with its delicate felt structure, does not reflect light, so the work looks as good in a living room in the morning as it does in the evening under artificial light.
Does the fine art print come with a frame?
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. This piece is printed in square formats – 40 × 40, 50 × 50, 70 × 70 and 100 × 100 cm. The smaller ones are widely sold as ready-made frames; 100 × 100 cm usually needs framing to order.
How is the print packaged for shipping?
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 and dispatch: 1–3 working days. Delivery across the EU: 2–5 days. Delivery is free on orders of €129 or more.
How should I choose a frame for Katarzyna Kwater-Więcek’s “Can’t Sleep, Watching Tennis” poster?
“Can’t Sleep, Watching Tennis” has a calm, painterly palette of terracotta, sage green and cream, so it looks its best in a simple frame that lets those muted tones breathe. A slim matt black frame with a white mount gives it a clean, contemporary gallery look and suits the square format nicely, while a warm light wood such as oak picks up the earthy clay tones of the court for a softer, cosier feel. Either way, keep the frame slim and the mount generous, as heavy or ornate mouldings would fight the quiet mood of the piece. And because the print comes in square sizes that match standard frame dimensions, you can pick a ready-made frame with no custom work.
How does a fine art poster differ from a canvas print of the same artwork?
A fine art poster is an archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, 308 gsm cotton paper; it requires framing and is suitable for classic, collector-style display. A canvas print is a pigment print on Solution Canvas, a matt 365 gsm canvas stretched over a wooden stretcher, ready to hang, with the texture of the fabric clearly visible.
How many prints are in the limited edition of “Can’t Sleep, Watching Tennis”?
The fine art print edition of Katarzyna Kwater-Wiecek’s “Can’t Sleep, Watching Tennis” comes in a limited run of 50 numbered copies.
