{"title":"Georges Lacombe","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pines-on-the-shore-georges-lacombe","title":"Pines on the Shore - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking example of Nabis art, this work by Georges Lacombe features elongated pine trees and a non-naturalistic palette, emphasising decorative form over realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, produced this work during his time in Brittany. The Nabis sought to move beyond the literal representation of nature, favouring instead the expression of subjective emotion through simplified forms and flat areas of colour. In this composition, the pine trees are rendered with elongated, rhythmic trunks that dominate the vertical space. The artist employs a non-naturalistic palette, where the sky is a muted, ochre-toned yellow and the foliage is reduced to deep, dark masses of blue and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground features rocky, uneven terrain, depicted with simplified contours that echo the sinuous lines of the trees. Lacombe avoids traditional perspective, opting for a decorative arrangement that emphasises the two-dimensional surface of the canvas. The influence of Japanese woodblock prints is evident in the bold outlines and the deliberate cropping of the scene. By stripping away extraneous detail, Lacombe focuses on the essential character of the coastal environment. The work reflects the Nabis interest in synthesising observation with personal vision, creating a scene that feels both grounded in a specific location and detached from reality. The deliberate use of colour creates a sombre, contemplative mood, characteristic of the artist's output during the 1890s. This print captures the stylistic experimentation of the period, offering a clear example of how the Nabis reinterpreted the natural world through a lens of abstraction and decorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502286246223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502326583631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502326616399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502326649167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502326681935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502326714703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502326747471,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502326780239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502326813007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502326845775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502326878543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502326911311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pines-on-the-Shore_Poster_CompositorV1_1786423324662.jpg?v=1787014634"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-paul-ranson-georges-lacombe","title":"Portrait of Paul Ranson - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemplative portrait of Paul Ranson by Georges Lacombe, rendered in a distinctive pointillist style characteristic of the Nabis movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Paul Ranson, a fellow member of the Nabis group, captured by Georges Lacombe during the early 1890s. Lacombe, often associated with the Nabi movement, employs a distinct pointillist technique here, applying small, deliberate dabs of colour to construct the form of his subject. The application of paint creates a shimmering surface that softens the contours of Ranson's face and hands, lending the image a meditative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanson is shown in a half-length pose, his hands clasped before him in a gesture of contemplation. His gaze is directed slightly away from the viewer, suggesting an internal focus. The palette is dominated by deep purples, blues, and dark tones, which provide a sombre background against which the lighter, warmer flesh tones of the face and hands emerge. This contrast draws attention to the subject's features, particularly his expressive eyes and characteristic moustache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the Nabis, Lacombe was interested in the expressive potential of colour and the decorative possibilities of the canvas surface. This work moves away from strict naturalism, favouring a subjective interpretation of the sitter. The texture of the paint application is visible throughout, contributing to the overall unity of the composition. The portrait serves as a record of the personal and artistic connections within the Nabi circle, reflecting the shared aesthetic concerns of artists who sought to move beyond the constraints of traditional academic painting. The work remains a representative example of Lacombe's approach to portraiture during his involvement with the group, balancing individual likeness with the stylistic experiments common to the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502331662671,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502335201615,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502335234383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502335267151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502335299919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502335332687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502335365455,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502335398223,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502335430991,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502335463759,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502335496527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502335529295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Paul-Ranson_Poster_CompositorV1_1786423564915.jpg?v=1787015198"},{"product_id":"three-breton-women-in-the-forest-georges-lacombe","title":"Three Breton Women in the Forest - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Nabis-era painting by Georges Lacombe, featuring three women in traditional Breton dress within a stylised, decorative forest setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe was a member of the Nabis, a group of French artists who sought to move beyond the constraints of naturalism. This work, painted during his time in Brittany, reflects the group's interest in simplified forms, flat planes of colour, and the expressive potential of non-naturalistic palettes. The composition features three women seated in a forest, their figures rendered with minimal modelling and bold outlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forest background is reduced to a series of vertical, rhythmic strokes, creating a decorative effect that flattens the pictorial space. Lacombe uses a palette of deep blues, ochres, and muted reds to establish a sombre, contemplative mood. The women wear traditional Breton attire, yet their faces are stylised, suggesting a focus on symbolic presence rather than individual portraiture. The lack of depth and the emphasis on pattern align with the Nabis' rejection of traditional perspective in favour of a more subjective, decorative approach to painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe often spent his summers in Brittany, where the local culture and rural environment provided a recurring subject for his work. This piece captures the quiet, ritualistic quality of life in the region, filtered through the lens of the Nabis' aesthetic theories. The work invites the viewer to consider the relationship between the figures and their environment, not as a realistic scene, but as a constructed image where colour and line dictate the emotional tone. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Lacombe directs attention to the essential shapes and the interplay of the figures against the forest backdrop. This approach remains characteristic of his output during the 1890s, a period when he experimented with wood carving and painting to achieve a unified, graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502341755215,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502370918735,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502370951503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502370984271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502371017039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502371049807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502371082575,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502371115343,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502371148111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502371180879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502371213647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502371246415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Three-Breton-Women-in-the-Forest_Poster_CompositorV1_1786423807379.jpg?v=1787015365"},{"product_id":"the-ages-of-life-georges-lacombe","title":"The Ages of Life - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA symbolic depiction of the human life cycle by Nabis artist Georges Lacombe, featuring stylised figures within a rhythmic forest setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, painted The Ages of Life in 1894. This work displays the characteristic flat planes and decorative synthesis favoured by the Nabis, who sought to move away from naturalistic representation toward a more subjective, symbolic expression. The composition is arranged across a woodland floor, where the cycle of human existence is depicted through distinct figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left, a young woman leads a small child, representing the beginning of life. Moving towards the centre, a couple in an embrace signifies maturity and romantic union. To the right, a seated woman gathers flowers, while in the background, a hunched, cloaked figure leans on a staff, embodying old age and the approach of death. The dark, stylised trees create a rhythmic backdrop, their forms echoing the silhouettes of the figures below. The palette is dominated by earthy tones, punctuated by the bright yellow of the flowers and the soft glow of the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe was heavily influenced by the aesthetic of Paul Gauguin and the Japanese woodblock prints that were circulating in Paris at the time. He often utilised distemper, a medium that produces a matte, chalky finish, which contributes to the mural-like quality of this piece. The lack of traditional perspective forces the viewer to focus on the narrative arrangement of the figures rather than the depth of the space. This work reflects the Nabis interest in the spiritual and the decorative, treating the canvas as a surface for symbolic storytelling rather than a window into reality. The figures appear almost as cut-outs against the forest, creating a sense of stillness and timelessness that is characteristic of Lacombe's output during his time in Brittany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502363545935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502376522063,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502376554831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502376587599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502376620367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502376653135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502376685903,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502376718671,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502376751439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502376784207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502376816975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502376849743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Ages-of-Life_Poster_CompositorV1_1786423925419.jpg?v=1787015569"},{"product_id":"the-violet-wave-georges-lacombe","title":"The Violet Wave - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Symbolist work by Georges Lacombe, featuring rhythmic, stylised waves in shades of violet and indigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, produced this work during a period of intense experimentation with form and colour. The composition is defined by its flattened, decorative approach to the sea, where the water is rendered as a series of rhythmic, stylised curves. The central silhouette, dark and imposing, creates a stark contrast against the lighter, undulating forms of the waves. This figure acts as a vertical anchor within the swirling, almost liquid environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette relies heavily on shades of violet, lilac, and deep indigo, which evoke a dreamlike or otherworldly atmosphere. Lacombe avoids realistic depiction in favour of a more subjective, symbolic interpretation of the ocean. The clouds and waves share a similar formal language, blurring the distinction between the sky and the sea. This stylistic choice reflects the Nabis interest in synthesising external reality with internal vision. The work demonstrates the artist's ability to reduce natural elements to their essential, decorative components while maintaining a sense of movement and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe often spent time in Brittany, and the rugged coastline of that region frequently informed his artistic output. This particular piece captures the raw, elemental power of the Atlantic, yet it remains firmly rooted in the aesthetic concerns of the late nineteenth-century avant-garde. By prioritising pattern and colour over traditional perspective, Lacombe invites the viewer to engage with the image as a flat, graphic surface. The result is a composition that feels both ancient in its mythic quality and modern in its execution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502374850895,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502389039439,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502389072207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502389104975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502389137743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502389170511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502389203279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502389236047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502389268815,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502389301583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502389334351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502389367119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Violet-Wave_Poster_CompositorV1_1786424165005.jpg?v=1787015676"},{"product_id":"chestnut-gatherers-georges-lacombe","title":"Chestnut Gatherers - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Nabis-style composition by Georges Lacombe, featuring women gathering chestnuts in a forest rendered with bold, flat colours and rhythmic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, produced this work during a period of intense experimentation with form and colour. The Nabis sought to move away from naturalistic representation, favouring instead a decorative approach that prioritised flat planes of colour and rhythmic outlines. In this composition, the scene is dominated by a saturated, autumnal palette of deep reds and oranges, which creates a sense of enclosure within the forest setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures of the women are rendered with a deliberate simplicity, their forms echoing the verticality of the surrounding tree trunks. Lacombe employs a distinct linear quality, using dark contours to separate the figures from the ground. This technique flattens the pictorial space, drawing the viewer's attention to the decorative arrangement of the scene rather than its depth. The repetitive nature of the fallen leaves and the rhythmic placement of the trees suggest a structured, almost patterned environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe was known for his interest in wood carving, and this influence is visible in the way he treats the painted surface. The textures appear carved rather than brushed, with a focus on the essential shapes of the subjects. The figures, engaged in the quiet, rhythmic task of gathering chestnuts, are integrated into the forest floor, becoming part of the overall decorative scheme. This work reflects the Nabis interest in synthesising observation with personal expression, resulting in an image that feels both grounded in rural life and removed from reality through its stylised execution. The absence of traditional perspective and the emphasis on bold, flat colour fields are characteristic of the group's departure from academic painting standards of the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spanish-tavern-konstantin-korovin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpanish Tavern - Konstantin Korovin — Konstantin Korovin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502422954319,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502445138255,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502445171023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502445203791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502445236559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502445269327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502445302095,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502445334863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502445367631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502445400399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502445433167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502445465935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Chestnut-Gatherers_Poster_CompositorV1_1786424312903.jpg?v=1787016096"},{"product_id":"in-the-forest-georges-lacombe","title":"In the Forest - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Nabis-style painting by Georges Lacombe featuring three young girls in traditional Breton dress, set against a rhythmic, stylised forest background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, produced this work during his time in Brittany. The painting depicts three young girls seated on the ground, wearing traditional Breton headwear and dark bodices. Their skirts provide a deliberate contrast in colour, with tones of yellow, red, and orange. The background consists of stylised tree trunks, rendered in a flattened, decorative manner that is characteristic of the Nabis aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe moved away from naturalistic representation, preferring to use simplified forms and bold, non-naturalistic colours to convey a sense of stillness. The composition is structured around the rhythmic repetition of the vertical tree trunks, which frame the figures and create a sense of enclosure. The faces of the girls are painted with a focus on essential features, avoiding unnecessary detail to maintain the overall graphic quality of the image. This approach reflects the influence of Japanese woodblock prints, which were widely admired by the Nabis for their use of flat planes and strong outlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work avoids the atmospheric perspective typical of traditional painting. Instead, the foreground and background are brought into a closer relationship, emphasising the two-dimensional nature of the canvas. The choice of a dark, earthy ground for the figures to sit upon anchors them within the composition, while the repetition of the trees suggests a wider woodland setting without requiring realistic depth. By stripping away extraneous detail, Lacombe directs the viewer towards the formal qualities of the scene, such as the balance of colour and the arrangement of shapes. This piece captures the quiet, contemplative atmosphere that often defined the work of the Nabis, who sought to create art that functioned as a decorative surface rather than a window into a three-dimensional world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/two-dancers-edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwo Dancers - Edgar Degas — Edgar Degas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502477807951,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502486655311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502486688079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502486720847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502486753615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502486786383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502486819151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502486851919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502486884687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502486917455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502486950223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502486982991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/In-the-Forest_Poster_CompositorV1_1786424644780.jpg?v=1787016480"},{"product_id":"the-green-wave-vorhor-georges-lacombe","title":"The Green Wave, Vorhor - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Symbolist work by Georges Lacombe, capturing the dramatic Brittany coastline through rhythmic lines and a bold, decorative composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, produced this work during his time in Brittany. The painting captures the rugged coastline of Vorhor, where the artist spent his summers. Lacombe employs a distinct visual language, moving away from naturalistic representation towards a more symbolic interpretation of the natural world. The composition is framed by dark, imposing rock formations that act as a portal to the sea beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis framing device creates a sense of enclosure, forcing the viewer to look through the narrow gap at the churning water. The sea itself is rendered with rhythmic, linear brushwork that suggests movement and energy. The colour palette is deliberate, contrasting the deep, near-black tones of the cliffs with the golden hues of the water and the pale, ethereal blues of the sea foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe was influenced by Japanese woodblock prints, which is evident in the flattened perspective and the emphasis on decorative line. The work avoids the traditional depth of academic painting, opting instead for a graphic quality that prioritises the arrangement of shapes and colours. The sky, painted in muted tones, provides a quiet backdrop to the drama occurring below. This piece reflects the Nabis interest in subjective experience, where the artist seeks to express an internal state through the external environment. By simplifying forms and using non-naturalistic colours, Lacombe transforms a specific geographical location into a scene of quiet contemplation. The work remains a clear example of the transition towards modernism, where the artist's personal vision takes precedence over the literal transcription of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502503727439,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502542623055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502542655823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502542688591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502542721359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502542754127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502542786895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502542819663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502542852431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502542885199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502542917967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502542950735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Green-Wave-Vorhor_Poster_CompositorV1_1786425021917.jpg?v=1787016723"},{"product_id":"cliffs-near-camaret-georges-lacombe","title":"Cliffs near Camaret - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Nabis-style composition by Georges Lacombe, depicting the rugged Brittany coastline through simplified forms and bold, non-naturalistic colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, produced this work during his time in Brittany. The Nabis sought to move beyond the literal representation of nature, favouring instead a synthesis of memory and emotion. In this composition, the rugged coastline of Camaret is reduced to bold, simplified forms and flat areas of colour. The towering cliffs frame the sea, creating a narrow vertical passage that draws the eye towards the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is deliberately non-naturalistic. Deep, dark tones define the rock faces, while the water and sky are rendered in muted, almost ethereal shades. The contrast between the heavy, shadowed cliffs and the lighter, churning water below creates a sense of tension. Lacombe employs a decorative approach, where the shapes of the rocks and the patterns of the waves are treated as graphic elements rather than realistic textures. This stylistic choice reflects the influence of Japanese woodblock prints, which were widely admired by the Nabis for their economy of line and flattened perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe often spent his summers in Brittany, finding inspiration in the harsh, elemental beauty of the region. His work from this period frequently explores the relationship between the human psyche and the natural world. By stripping away unnecessary detail, he invites the viewer to focus on the essential structure of the scene. The result is a quiet, meditative image that prioritises mood over topographical accuracy. This print captures the specific aesthetic of the Nabis, where the artist's subjective experience of the environment takes precedence over objective observation. It remains a clear example of the movement's interest in decorative synthesis and the expressive potential of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502507364687,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502560088399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502560121167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502560153935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502560186703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502560219471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502560252239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502560285007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502560317775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502560350543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502560383311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502560416079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cliffs-near-Camaret_Poster_CompositorV1_1786425269426.jpg?v=1787016755"},{"product_id":"blue-seascape-wave-effect-georges-lacombe","title":"Blue Seascape, Wave Effect - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Symbolist work by Nabis artist Georges Lacombe, featuring a stylised, rhythmic interpretation of a breaking wave in deep blue and amber tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, produced this work during a period of intense experimentation with colour and form. The painting depicts a breaking wave, yet it moves away from naturalistic representation. Instead, Lacombe employs a decorative approach, using flattened planes and stylised shapes to convey the movement of water. The sea is rendered in deep, saturated blues, while the foam is transformed into a series of rhythmic, amber-toned patterns that resemble organic motifs or cellular structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stylistic choice aligns with the Nabis interest in synthesism, where the artist prioritises subjective experience and decorative harmony over the objective recording of a scene. The clouds, suspended in the upper portion of the composition, mirror the colour palette of the foam, creating a visual dialogue between the sky and the sea. The brushwork is deliberate, emphasising the two-dimensional surface of the canvas rather than attempting to create an illusion of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe spent significant time in Brittany, where the rugged coastline provided a recurring subject for his explorations. This piece reflects his fascination with the elemental forces of nature, filtered through the lens of Symbolist aesthetics. By reducing the wave to its essential graphic components, he invites the viewer to consider the sea as a series of abstract rhythms. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting for a bold, graphic arrangement that anticipates later developments in modern art. It remains a clear example of the Nabis desire to integrate art into the decorative sphere, treating the canvas as a surface for expressive, non-naturalistic colour and line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rhythm-robert-delaunay-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRhythm - Robert Delaunay — Robert Delaunay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502533579087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502569853263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502569886031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502569918799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502569951567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502569984335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502570017103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502570049871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502570082639,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502570115407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502570148175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502570180943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Blue-Seascape-Wave-Effect_Poster_CompositorV1_1786425607567.jpg?v=1787017167"},{"product_id":"boatwomen-in-brittany-georges-lacombe","title":"Boatwomen in Brittany - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Nabis work by Georges Lacombe, featuring two women in a boat framed by rhythmic, orange-red tree trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, painted this work during his time in Brittany. The Nabis sought to move away from naturalistic representation, favouring instead a decorative approach that prioritised flat areas of colour and bold outlines. This piece reflects those stylistic concerns through its simplified forms and non-naturalistic palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two women rowing a boat laden with a large, rounded bundle. They are framed by the vertical, rhythmic trunks of trees in the foreground, which act as a screen between the viewer and the water. The trees are rendered in a striking, warm orange-red, contrasting with the dark, moody tones of the water and the distant bank. The figures themselves are depicted with minimal detail, their forms integrated into the overall decorative scheme of the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe was deeply influenced by the aesthetic principles of Paul Gauguin and the Pont-Aven School, particularly in his use of synthetic colour and flattened perspective. The scene avoids the atmospheric depth typical of traditional painting, opting instead for a graphic, almost cloisonné effect. The dark, sombre background serves to push the figures and the orange tree trunks forward, creating a sense of quiet, rhythmic movement. This work is characteristic of the Nabis interest in capturing the essence of a subject through simplified, symbolic form rather than literal description. The deliberate choice of colour and the arrangement of shapes create a sense of stillness, typical of the Symbolist tendencies within the Nabis circle. It remains a clear example of the group's departure from Impressionist techniques in favour of a more structured, decorative visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-and-yellow-image-patrick-heron\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed and Yellow Image - Patrick Heron — Patrick Heron\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-woman-with-figs-paul-gauguin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Woman with Figs - Paul Gauguin — Paul Gauguin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Lacombe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502603571535,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502615564623,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502615597391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502615630159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502615662927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502615695695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502615728463,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502615761231,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502615793999,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502615826767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502615859535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502615892303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Boatwomen-in-Brittany_Poster_CompositorV1_1786425965877.jpg?v=1787018466"},{"product_id":"beard-gleaming-georges-lacombe","title":"Beard Gleaming - Georges Lacombe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking self-portrait by the French Nabis artist Georges Lacombe, featuring bold, flat planes of colour and a contemplative, stylised composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Lacombe, a member of the Nabis group, produced this self-portrait during a period of intense experimentation with colour and form. The Nabis sought to move away from naturalistic representation, favouring instead the use of flat planes of colour and simplified shapes to convey emotional states. In this work, the artist presents himself with a striking, luminous beard that contrasts sharply against the dark, heavy robes he wears. The background is rendered in a warm, almost aggressive orange-red, which pushes the figure forward and creates a sense of psychological tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacombe was known for his interest in sculpture and wood carving, and this influence is visible in the way he treats the figure. The forms are solid and block-like, with little interest in traditional modelling or light and shadow. The hand positioned near the chin adds a contemplative, perhaps melancholic, quality to the composition. The lack of environmental detail forces the viewer to focus entirely on the facial expression and the symbolic weight of the colour palette. 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