Jan Mankes - Large Owl on a Screen

A barn owl stares intently at you from a gold-leather fireplace screen. This owl was a gift from Pauwels, a cigar merchant from The Hague who regularly provided Mankes with study material. The bird was sent by post – alive – and Mankes was delighted with it.

This owl appears in several of Mankes' works. He observed the animal endlessly until he knew every detail by heart. Eventually, he asked Pauwels to stop sending him owls: “the subjects are in the painter, never outside him”. This painting from 1913 is the result of that intense observation – a portrait of stoic calm and mysterious beauty.

Museum MORE owns this iconic work and is now opening its doors for the first time for an exclusive collaboration. These socks literally bring Mankes' favourite bird to life on your feet.

Premium quality:

• 80% cotton, 15% polyamide, 5% elastane
• Produced in Europe (Istanbul)
• Reinforced heel and toe for extra durability
• Exclusive Museum MORE x Kunstsokken collection

• 80% organic cotton
• 15% polyamide
• 5% elastane

• Free UK delivery on orders over £39
• UK delivery time: 2-3 working days
• Delivery time to Germany, Netherlands & Belgium: 1-2 working days
• Delivery time to rest of Europe: 2-4 working days

All orders include tracked service, allowing you to easily follow your parcel's journey.

Organic cotton is grown without harmful chemicals such as synthetic pesticides and fertilisers. Instead, natural methods are used to maintain soil health and manage pests. This process helps protect the environment and creates safer working conditions during harvest.

For our socks, this means you can enjoy soft, comfortable socks that are kind to the planet while being durable and sustainable. By choosing organic cotton, you help reduce chemical pollution and support ethical farming practices. It's a small choice that benefits both you and the environment!