"Garden at Vaucresson," by Édouard Vuillard (1920, reworked 1926, 1935, 1936) DIMENSIONS • 9" x 12" (Image: 7.5" x 10.19") • 12" x 16" (Image: 10" x 13.56") • 16" x 20" (Image: 12.5" x 17") • 20" x 24" (Image: 14.75" x 20") • 24" x 30" (Image: 18.38" x 25") Archival Inkjet on Fine Art Paper Smooth Surface - Matte Finish - Inset Borders ABOUT THE ARTWORK ----------------------------- A member of the French avant-garde group Les Nabis ("The Prophets"), Édouard Vuillard challenged the traditionally held belief that art should attempt to recreate nature. However skilled the artist, a painting could only ever be, as his colleague Maurice Denis put it, "a flat surface covered with colors assembled in a certain order,"—but it needn't pretend to be anything else. Rather, Vuillard downplayed naturalistic detail in order to emphasize the aesthetic properties of line, color and form; bringing these to the fore in a manner that not only rendered his work beautiful in a strictly abstract sense, but also expressed his feelings toward the subject. Whereas the academic realists of the era were amply equipped to reproduce what they saw, Vuillard and the Nabis were better enabling artists to communicate how they saw. "Garden at Vaucresson" is illustrative of a prominent theme in Vuillard's work: the tension between indoor and outdoor spaces, the natural and artificial. Whereas his interior scenes emphasized architectural structure and geometry to a degree sometimes served to stifle and constrain his subjects, his natural environments were rendered in winding lines and energetic patterns evocative of growth and recreation. ART-CENTRIC DESIGN ----------------------------- Vintage art is not standardized. The original works are usually too long, or too short, to neatly fill a store-bought frame. Most shops arbitrarily crop the artwork to match, leading to claustrophobic prints with missing or partial elements. These modifications — sometimes trivial, sometimes ludicrous — are not always shown in the product photos. We believe that the purpose of art is not to fill a frame; it is the purpose of a frame to showcase the art. Our prints have inset borders that make up any differences in proportion between the artwork and a standard frame, so that you can experience the art as the artist intended. They look sharp in beveled mats, may be float mounted, or inserted directly into standard frames; the borders providing a mat-like accent around the image. There are many styles from which to choose. Framing is a fun, creative process that enhances the artwork and livens your space for years to come. Should you like any advice, feel free to reach out. CUSTOMIZATION AND IMAGE REQUESTS ----------------------------- We are happy to customize our prints to fit your frame. Borderless prints may require the artwork to be cropped to fit a new aspect ratio. In such cases, we will provide a mockup to ensure that the final product meets with your approval. If you’re looking for an artwork that is not in our catalog, feel free to ask if we can provide it. We will print any public domain or openly licensed image that is available in high resolution. MUSEUM QUALITY ----------------------------- Giclée process prints are the gold standard in fine art reproduction. We use a matte finish, cotton fiber paper to maximize detail while eliminating glare. Our prints display a wide color gamut, deep blacks and beautiful tonal transitions. Produced using only archival materials, they will not fade or yellow, but maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. HANDMADE DECLARATION ----------------------------- To assure artistic quality, all of our production and design is strictly in-house. Every print has been proofed, calibrated and inspected for defects. We do not drop ship, resell or make use of third-party production partners. SHIPPING AND PACKAGING ----------------------------- All orders ship within one business day via USPS First Class, Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express. Sizes 9” x 12” and 12” x 16” ship in a flat configuration, unless combined with larger prints, which require tubes. We will replace any lost or damaged items at no expense to you. HAPPINESS GUARANTEE ----------------------------- We will promptly address any issues that may arise with your order. If you are unhappy with your print for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.
Once again, you, dear entrants, have made judging the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize an incredibly difficult task! We have received many excellent entries from countries all over the world and our Jury Panel have the huge task ahead to pick the winners. Last year, we felt that there were SO many spectacular entries, we expanded from 25 Finalists in this category to 35. This year, we are expanding this again to 50 Finalists within the Traditional Art category! This year has seen a significant increase in the cost of living within many countries around the world, the continuing COVID pandemic, the beginning of Monkey Pox, the war in Ukraine, climate emergencies, and political unrest in the USA and other countries – so, you can imagine that it has been tough for artists to find the
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About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles Painting Pastel Pastel is an instrument widely used in plastic arts. Taking the form of a colored plastic stick, it is composed of pigments, a filler (chalk or plaster) and a binder (gum arabic, oil, wax). We mainly distinguish fatty pastels (oil or wax), dry pastels, whether soft or hard. Invented in Europe at the end of the 15th century, this tool was very quickly used by great portrait painters of French royalty, such as Charles Le Brun, Rosalba Carriera, Jean Siméon Chardin or Maurice Quentin de La Tour, who will be considered the "Prince of pastellists", thanks to a method of fixation of which only he knew the secret. Pastel Drawing made with a colored stick. It consists of pigments, a charge and a binder. A distinction is made between dry pastels (soft or hard) and fatty pastels (oil or wax). Acrylic Paint using traditional pigments mixed with synthetic resins. Ink A strongly tinted liquid or paste that is used to mark paper or other printable materials. The design is done manually with a slab, feather, brush, or straightener. Technic Painting Painting is an art form of painting on a surface by aesthetically applying colored fluids. Painters represent a very personal expression on supports such as paper, rock, canvas, wood, bark, glass, concrete and many other substrates. Work of representation or invention, painting can be naturalistic and figurative, or abstract. It can have narrative, descriptive, symbolic, spiritual, or philosophical content. Related themes EquestrianEquineFoalAnimalsStallion View less
Japanese artist Takato Yamamoto’s spectacularly intricate “Heisei Esthiticism” style reflects a myriad of cultural influences from traditional Japanese art and European Renaissance themes to …
Once again, you, dear entrants, have made judging the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize an incredibly difficult task! We have received many excellent entries from countries all over the world and our Jury Panel have the huge task ahead to pick the winners. Last year, we felt that there were SO many spectacular entries, we expanded from 25 Finalists in this category to 35. This year, we are expanding this again to 50 Finalists within the Traditional Art category! This year has seen a significant increase in the cost of living within many countries around the world, the continuing COVID pandemic, the beginning of Monkey Pox, the war in Ukraine, climate emergencies, and political unrest in the USA and other countries – so, you can imagine that it has been tough for artists to find the
Captivate your senses with this resplendent art print, drawing upon the raw beauty of Glencoe's glistening rapids. The piece is invigorated with an abstract energy, effusing a cubist influence that fractures the landscape into dynamic shapes and angles. Geometric patterns dance with the river's flow, as crisp lines segment the water and stones, giving a rhythmic cadence to the scene. The kaleidoscopic play of colours captures the vibrancy of nature in a riotous display, where azure blues, creamy whites, and deep ochres cleverly denote the sparkling rapids beneath mountainous majesties. Shadows and highlights intermingle, delivering an impression of dappled sunlight reflecting off the undulating river surface. Broad strokes of warmth in autumnal hues contrast against the cool palette of the water, bringing to life the rugged splendour of the Scottish Highlands. This print, echoing the avant-garde spirit of cubism, offers a feast for the eyes and a refreshing perspective on the traditional landscape genre. It’s an imaginative journey through Glencoe, one that beckons viewers to explore the beauty of abstraction. Evoke the essence of this mythic locale in your space, where the natural world is reimagined through exuberant forms and a symphony of colour.
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We've all been there, haven't we? Staring at that terrifying blank sheet of paper, wondering what to draw next. All creative juices evaporated, our poor artsy souls left in an artistic desert. In those moments, even our trusty drawing tools seem to mock us, daring us to find something, anything, to draw. Unfortunately, we're no strangers to the quest for drawing ideas when the muse has taken an unexpected vacation. It's during these times that we realize the true value of prompts — those little sparks that ignite our imagination, allowing us to create cool drawings that make our friends request custom artwork. Well, that is until they realize there's a price tag attached.
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(An Adaptation by a TFP Drummer) Out in the distant desert, where the winds constantly shape and reshape the sand dunes, there once lived a shepherd boy. He had no companions; only his elderly father, who was widowed and whom he honored with filial oriental ceremony. One day, the boy received a single present: a […]
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After an intense but wholesome competition, the judges have made their decisions and chosen the winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards in 2023. And we can’t wait to share the most beloved photos with you this year!
Your students will learn how media connects with subject in 7 portraits using non traditional art materials. Download a free worksheet to analyze the art!
I see her walking on a path through a pathless forest or a maze, a labyrinth. As she walks, she spins and the fine threads fall behind her following her way, telling where she is going, telling where she has...
