Small Interval in Colour Tones – James Ward Irish Art Print

Example of the Small Interval in Colour Tones – James Ward Abstract Irish Art Print (1912)

The kind of painting that makes you slow down. That makes you notice light the way you notice it on a quiet Irish afternoon.

In 1912, James Ward set out to answer a question most artists never thought to ask — what happens in the space between colours? Example of the Small Interval in Colour Tones is the result: a precise, quietly radical study in how sage greens, olive tones and a fine gold interval band speak to each other across the smallest distances. It is colour theory made visible, and it is beautiful.

Ward was born in Belfast in 1851 and went on to become one of Ireland's most influential artists and educators. As headmaster of the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art, he taught and inspired a generation — among them Harry Clarke and Seán Keating, two of the most celebrated names in Irish art history. His murals in Dublin City Hall remain among the great works of Irish public art. This painting was made at the height of his powers, during a period of bold experimentation that placed him at the forefront of Irish modernism.

This is not decoration. This is Irish colour theory — on your wall.

Print & Framing Options

• Unframed: Printed on 200 gsm archival matte art paper, rolled and shipped in protective packaging.
• Framed – Natural Wood: Warm oak frame with white mat border. Ready to hang.
• Framed – Black: Sleek black frame with white mat border. Ready to hang.
• Framed – White: Clean white frame with white mat border. Ready to hang.

Print Specifications

• Paper: 200 gsm archival matte art paper, acid-free.
• Finish: Soft, non-reflective surface that enhances colour depth.
• Inks: Giclée pigment inks for crisp detail and long-lasting colour.
• Edition: Open edition print.

Available Sizes

• 12×18″ / 30×45 cm — ideal for smaller rooms, shelves or paired sets.
• 24×36″ / 60×90 cm — statement size for feature walls and large interiors.

Why This Print

• Authentic Irish art: A work by one of Ireland's most important early modernist artists.
• Rare and distinctive: A colour study unlike anything else — sage, olive and gold tones that work beautifully in Scandinavian, natural and minimalist interiors.
• Interior-friendly: Works beautifully with linen, wood, stone and other natural textures.
• Meaningful gift: For anyone with a love of Irish art, colour theory or considered interior design.

Shipping & Delivery

• Free worldwide delivery on all prints.
• Unframed prints rolled and shipped in protective tube packaging.
• Framed prints securely boxed for safe delivery.
• Processed and dispatched within 2–5 business days.