“The Fort” Mackintosh Print

This stunning watercolour landscape, one of Mackintosh’s final works, is amongst his very best. This is a museum-quality archival print made using materials which will last for many years.

About the work
Mackintosh lived with his wife Margaret in Port-Vendres from 1923 after having given up architecture and design. Here he began to paint a series of watercolours including flower studies and port scenes. However the larger landscapes are perhaps the most significant of his works from this period.

Meticulously executed these paintings show a precision which is modern and striking. The Fort depicts Fort Mailly which overlooks Port-Vendres from the east. Mackintosh carefully constructed the view, moving the lighthouse from its actual location across the harbour so as to balance the composition. The integration of both man made and natural structures gives the painting a firmly architectural quality. The blocky forms of buildings and landscape contrast with the sinuous rendering of coastline and the road which leads the eye into the distance. This is a very appealing and graphic scene drenched in glowing mediterranean light.

The Mackintoshes returned to London in 1927 so that Charles could receive treatment for an illness to which sadly in December 1928 he finally succumbed. His ashes were scattered in Port Vendres in keeping with his final wishes.

Companion works “The Little Bay” and “La Rue du Soleil” are further poignant and beautiful reminders of Mackintosh’s genius.

Made to last
This is a hand-finished, museum-quality archival print made using materials which will last for many years. It is printed in archival quality pigment inks on Somerset Velvet 255gsm acid free paper reproducing the original work. This heavyweight mould-made paper won’t yellow or degrade like inferior products. Our prints will stay true, bright and beautiful for years.

About giclée
The giclée process is ‘the best kind of fine art print available today’ and uses precision digital technology. Favoured by leading international museums and fine artists for superb detail and quality of reproduction with rich saturated colour. These prints are often mistaken for originals.

As with any work of art we recommend displaying your print away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Available unframed in a choice of two sizes

Print size details

This diagram shows the approximate scale when compared with a person.

A4 sheet print sizes
Overall size: 210 x 297mm
Size of printed image: Around 200 x 200mm
Top and bottom white margins to allow for framing: 47mm
Left and right white margins to allow for framing: 5mm


A3 sheet print sizes
Overall size: 297 x 420mm
Size of printed image: Around 280 x 280mm
Top and bottom white margins to allow for framing: 70mm
Left and right white margins to allow for framing: 10mm

Framed A4 prints

Buy The Fort ready framed. Great for instant display or if you'd like to send a stunning gift.

Your print will be sent in a smart black aluminium frame with an off-white window mount and polymer crystal glazing.
A built in fitment makes wall hanging simple.

Add 'Framed A4 print' to your order.
Framing is available for the A4 size prints only.
Frame sizes: 325 x 325mm

The Fort A4 print framed

Packed for protection with fast dispatch
Your print will be sent wrapped in protective packaging and dispatched quickly.
If you are in a hurry feel free to drop us a line to check on special express shipping options before ordering.

All materials are recyclable and come from environmentally responsible sources.