{"title":"Eugene Carriere","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"roger-marx-eugene-carriere","title":"Roger Marx - Eugène Carrière","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Roger Marx by Eugène Carrière, rendered in soft, monochromatic tones characteristic of the Symbolist movement. The painting captures the essence of the influential French art critic and writer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Eugène Carrière depicts Roger Marx, a French art critic, writer, and champion of Impressionism. Carrière, known for his monochromatic and hazy style, captures Marx with a soft, dreamlike quality. The limited palette of browns and creams creates an intimate and contemplative atmosphere. Carrière's technique, characterised by blurred edges and subtle gradations of tone, lends the portrait a sense of depth and emotional resonance. Roger Marx (1859-1913) was an important figure in the French art world, advocating for artists such as Édouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, and Auguste Rodin. His writings helped to shape public opinion and appreciation for modern art. Carrière's portrait reflects the intellectual and artistic circles of late 19th-century Paris. The painting's subdued tones and focus on the subject's inner character align with the Symbolist movement's interest in exploring psychological states and emotions. The portrait is a study in character, capturing Marx's thoughtful and discerning nature.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-renaissance-of-venus-walter-crane\" 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 Renaissance of Venus - Walter Crane — Walter Crane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/view-from-the-dunes-on-koog-in-texel-jan-toorop\" 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;\"\u003eView from the Dunes on Koog in Texel - Jan Toorop — Jan Toorop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eugène Carrière","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57698731524431,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57698734047567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57698734080335,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Roger-Marx_Poster_CompositorV1_1778807044909.jpg?v=1778812101"},{"product_id":"woman-leaning-on-a-table-eugene-carriere","title":"Woman Leaning on a Table - Eugène Carrière","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemplative portrait by Eugène Carrière, featuring his signature monochromatic palette and soft, atmospheric brushwork that evokes a sense of quiet introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEugène Carrière is recognised for his distinct approach to portraiture, which prioritises mood and atmosphere over precise anatomical detail. This work, Woman Leaning on a Table, displays the artist's characteristic monochromatic palette, often referred to as his 'grisaille' style. By limiting his colour range to shades of brown, grey, and ochre, Carrière directs the viewer's attention toward the emotional state of the subject rather than the physical environment.\n\nThe composition features a woman in a contemplative posture, her head resting against her hand. The soft, blurred edges of the figure suggest a dreamlike quality, a hallmark of the Symbolist movement. Carrière achieved this effect through a technique of scraping away layers of paint, which creates a hazy, veil-like appearance across the canvas. This method removes the sharp boundaries between the subject and the background, allowing the figure to emerge from the darkness as if from a memory or a fleeting thought.\n\nCarrière often used his own family members as models, which contributes to the intimate and quiet nature of his portraits. In this piece, the lack of specific narrative detail invites the viewer to project their own interpretations onto the subject's expression. The light source is subtle, catching the curve of the cheek and the fingers, while the rest of the form dissolves into the surrounding gloom. This reduction of form to its essential emotional components was a reaction against the rigid academic standards of the late nineteenth century. The result is a work that feels suspended in time, offering a quiet study of human introspection.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-moment-of-birth-alfred-kubin\" 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 Moment of Birth - Alfred Kubin — Alfred Kubin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ideal-spring-landscape-arnold-bocklin\" 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;\"\u003eIdeal Spring Landscape - Arnold Böcklin — Arnold Böcklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eugène Carrière","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237905371471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237905437007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237905469775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237905568079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237905600847,"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":58237905633615,"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":58237905699151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237905731919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237905764687,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58237905797455,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237905862991,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58237905895759,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58237905961295,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58237905994063,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237906518351,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237906551119,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58237906616655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-Leaning-on-a-Table_Poster_CompositorV1_1782528607650.jpg?v=1782528736"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-paul-gauguin-eugene-carriere","title":"Portrait of Paul Gauguin - Eugène Carrière","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monochromatic portrait of Paul Gauguin by Eugène Carrière, capturing the artist's signature atmospheric style and focus on psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of the painter Paul Gauguin is a characteristic example of the work of Eugène Carrière. Carrière is known for his monochromatic palette, often restricted to shades of brown, grey, and black. This technique, which he termed 'le flou', creates a sense of atmospheric depth and psychological distance. The subject emerges from a dark, indistinct background, with light catching only the essential features of the face and the collar of his shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrière and Gauguin were part of the same Parisian artistic circles during the late nineteenth century. This portrait captures Gauguin during a period of transition, shortly before his first departure for Tahiti. The artist avoids the sharp lines and clear contours typical of academic portraiture. Instead, he uses soft, blurred brushwork to suggest form. This approach shifts the focus from physical likeness to the internal state of the sitter. The lack of detail in the clothing and the surrounding space forces the viewer to concentrate on the expression of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy stripping away colour, Carrière emphasises the emotional weight of the portrait. The paint is applied in thin, translucent layers, allowing the texture of the canvas to remain visible. This method produces a hazy, dreamlike quality that aligns with the Symbolist movement. The portrait functions as a study of personality rather than a mere record of appearance. It reflects the artist's interest in the intangible aspects of human existence. The work remains a quiet, contemplative piece that avoids the theatricality often found in portraits of the era. It is a study in restraint, where the absence of colour becomes a deliberate stylistic choice to convey a sense of mystery and introspection.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/europe-asia-africa-walter-crane\" 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;\"\u003eEurope, Asia, Africa - Walter Crane — Walter Crane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/baltistan-the-border-with-ladakh-nicholas-roerich\" 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;\"\u003eBaltistan (The border with Ladakh) - Nicholas Roerich — Nicholas Roerich\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eugène Carrière","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345115124047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345115189583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345115287887,"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":58345115320655,"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":58345115386191,"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-Gauguin_Poster_CompositorV1_1785389330884.jpg?v=1785391811"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-georges-clemenceau-eugene-carriere","title":"Portrait of Georges Clemenceau - Eugène Carrière","description":"\u003cp\u003eA moody, monochromatic portrait of Georges Clemenceau by the French Symbolist painter Eugène Carrière, known for his atmospheric, blurred technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Georges Clemenceau, the French statesman, rendered in the distinctive style of Eugène Carrière. Carrière is known for his monochromatic palette, which relies almost exclusively on variations of sepia, ochre, and umber. This approach creates a hazy, atmospheric quality that obscures sharp details in favour of emotional resonance and psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure of Clemenceau emerges from a dark, indistinct background. The brushwork is loose and gestural, suggesting the form rather than defining it with precise lines. Light catches the subject's face and hands, drawing the viewer's attention to his expression and posture. This technique, often referred to as 'flou' or blurred, was a hallmark of Carrière's work during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. By stripping away colour, the artist focuses entirely on the interplay of light and shadow, which he used to capture the inner life of his sitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrière maintained close ties with the literary and political figures of his time, and his portraits are records of these personal connections. The lack of environmental context ensures that the viewer engages directly with the subject's presence. The surface of the canvas retains the texture of the artist's application, with visible strokes that contribute to the overall sense of movement and instability. This print captures the subtle tonal shifts of the original oil painting, preserving the moody, contemplative atmosphere that defines Carrière's contribution to Symbolist portraiture.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/europe-asia-africa-walter-crane\" 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;\"\u003eEurope, Asia, Africa - Walter Crane — Walter Crane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/baltistan-the-border-with-ladakh-nicholas-roerich\" 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;\"\u003eBaltistan (The border with Ladakh) - Nicholas Roerich — Nicholas Roerich\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eugène Carrière","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345174073679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345174139215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345174237519,"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":58345174270287,"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":58345174335823,"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-Georges-Clemenceau_Poster_CompositorV1_1785389966726.jpg?v=1785392854"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-pol-neveux-eugene-carriere","title":"Portrait of Pol Neveux - Eugène Carrière","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monochromatic portrait of the writer Pol Neveux, captured in the signature atmospheric and hazy style of French Symbolist painter Eugène Carrière.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts the French writer and critic Pol Neveux, rendered in the distinctive aesthetic associated with Eugène Carrière. The artist is known for his monochromatic palette, which relies on subtle gradations of sepia, brown, and ochre to create a sense of atmospheric depth. By eschewing bright colour, Carrière directs the viewer toward the psychological state of the subject rather than the literal details of his attire or surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by a soft, hazy quality that obscures the sharp edges of the figure. This technique, often described as a veil or mist, creates an ethereal effect that aligns with the Symbolist movement. The light appears to emanate from within the canvas, catching the sitter's face and hands while the rest of the form dissolves into the dark, textured background. This approach removes the subject from a specific time or place, lending the portrait a contemplative and timeless character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrière's brushwork is fluid and suggestive, prioritising the emotional resonance of the sitter over precise anatomical rendering. The hands, resting calmly in the foreground, are treated with the same soft focus as the facial features, maintaining a visual harmony across the entire surface. The portrait captures Neveux with a quiet intensity, reflecting the artist's interest in the inner life of his subjects. This work is a characteristic example of Carrière's mature style, where the physical form is secondary to the mood and the intangible presence of the individual. The print reproduces these subtle tonal shifts, allowing the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of light and shadow that defines the original oil painting.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/europe-asia-africa-walter-crane\" 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;\"\u003eEurope, Asia, Africa - Walter Crane — Walter Crane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/baltistan-the-border-with-ladakh-nicholas-roerich\" 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;\"\u003eBaltistan (The border with Ladakh) - Nicholas Roerich — Nicholas Roerich\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eugène Carrière","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345174892879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345174958415,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345175056719,"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":58345175089487,"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":58345175155023,"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-Pol-Neveux_Poster_CompositorV1_1785389943924.jpg?v=1785392890"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/eugene-carriere.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}