{"title":"Francis Picabia","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"daughter-born-without-mother-francis-picabia","title":"Daughter Born without Mother - Francis Picabia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal work of the Dada movement, this piece features a mechanical gear assembly rendered in metallic green against a textured ochre background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFrancis Picabia created this work during his stay in New York, a period defined by his fascination with the mechanical form. The composition features a large, green-toned gear mechanism set against a textured, ochre-coloured background. By isolating industrial components from their functional context, Picabia transforms the machine into a subject of artistic inquiry. The title, Daughter Born without Mother, introduces a conceptual layer to the piece, suggesting a critique of traditional notions of creation and biological reproduction. \n\nThis work belongs to a series of machine drawings and paintings where the artist utilised technical diagrams as a foundation for his imagery. The precision of the mechanical parts contrasts with the painterly, almost weathered quality of the background. This juxtaposition reflects the broader Dadaist interest in subverting the rationalism of the industrial age. Rather than celebrating technological progress, the work presents the machine as an absurd or enigmatic entity. The clean lines of the gear assembly are rendered with a deliberate flatness, removing the depth typically associated with representational painting. \n\nPicabia's approach here rejects the emotional or subjective qualities often found in early twentieth-century art. Instead, he adopts the visual language of engineering manuals to explore themes of irony and detachment. The metallic green pigment provides a stark visual anchor, drawing the eye to the complex geometry of the central apparatus. This piece remains a representative example of the artist's transition from his earlier experiments with Cubism toward the anti-art stance that would define his involvement with the Dada movement. It invites the viewer to consider the relationship between human invention and the autonomy of the object.\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\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" 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;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" 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;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francis Picabia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57873074880847,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57885821403471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57885821436239,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Daughter-Born-without-Mother_Poster_CompositorV1_1780883773869.jpg?v=1780980016"},{"product_id":"the-effect-of-sun-on-the-banks-of-the-loing-francis-picabia","title":"The Effect of Sun on the Banks of the Loing - Francis Picabia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene 1905 Impressionist study by Francis Picabia, capturing the dappled light and tranquil atmosphere of the Loing riverbank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePainted in 1905, this work captures a serene moment along the Loing river in France. Francis Picabia, before his later association with Dadaism and abstract movements, produced a series of works during this period that engaged directly with the techniques of Impressionism. The composition focuses on the interplay of light filtering through the dense canopy of trees, casting dappled patterns upon the water and the riverbank.\n\nThe artist employs short, broken brushstrokes to construct the foliage, a method that allows for the representation of shifting light conditions. The palette is dominated by light greens, yellows, and soft ochres, which convey the warmth of the sun. A small boat sits quietly on the water, providing a sense of scale and human presence within the natural setting. To the left, a small structure is rendered with simplified forms, its cool blue tones providing a contrast to the warmer hues of the surrounding vegetation.\n\nThis painting reflects the influence of Camille Pissarro and Alfred Sisley, both of whom explored the rural French countryside with similar attention to atmospheric effects. Picabia’s approach here is observational, prioritising the immediate visual experience of the scene over rigid structural detail. The surface texture of the paint remains visible, adding a tactile quality to the depiction of the riverbank. By focusing on the specific quality of light at a particular time of day, the artist captures a transient atmosphere. This piece offers a view into the early career of an artist who would eventually become known for his radical shifts in style and subject matter, demonstrating his initial mastery of traditional plein-air techniques.\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\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" 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;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" 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;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francis Picabia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58238019699023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58238019764559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238019797327,"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":58238019895631,"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":58238019928399,"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":58238019961167,"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":58238020026703,"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":58238020059471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58238020092239,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58238020125007,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58238020190543,"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":58238020223311,"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":58238020288847,"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":58238020321615,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58238020845903,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58238020878671,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58238020944207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Effect-of-Sun-on-the-Banks-of-the-Loing_Poster_CompositorV1_1782523814137.jpg?v=1782526245"},{"product_id":"moret-sur-loing-francis-picabia","title":"Moret-sur-Loing - Francis Picabia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of light and colour in the French countryside, this Impressionist work by Francis Picabia captures a serene path along the river Loing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work captures the town of Moret-sur-Loing, a location frequently visited by artists seeking to document the light and atmosphere of the French countryside. Painted during his early period, Francis Picabia employs a technique characterised by short, broken brushstrokes that fragment the light across the surface of the canvas. The composition features a path winding towards the river, flanked by trees that dominate the upper register. Two figures walk along the bank, providing a sense of scale to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicabia applies pigment in a manner that prioritises the optical effect of colour over precise line work. The palette consists of autumnal tones, including ochre, burnt orange, and varied greens, set against the cooler blues of the water and sky. This approach reflects the influence of Neo-Impressionism, particularly the divisionist methods that sought to create luminosity through the juxtaposition of distinct hues. The texture of the paint is visible, adding a tactile quality to the depiction of foliage and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his later involvement with Dadaism or his mechanical abstractions, this piece demonstrates a clear engagement with the traditions of French plein-air painting. The focus remains on the transient qualities of the environment, such as the dappled light filtering through the canopy and the reflection of the trees upon the surface of the Loing. By avoiding rigid outlines, Picabia allows the forms to merge, creating a sense of unity between the figures and their surroundings. This work provides an insight into the artist's technical development before he moved towards more radical stylistic departures. It remains a representative example of the late Impressionist interest in the interplay between natural light and the rural environment.\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\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" 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;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" 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;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francis Picabia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58345166799183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58345166864719,"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":58345166963023,"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":58345166995791,"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":58345167061327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Moret-sur-Loing_Poster_CompositorV1_1785389919187.jpg?v=1785392772"},{"product_id":"nude-francis-picabia","title":"Nude - Francis Picabia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking figurative study by Francis Picabia, featuring a nude figure rendered with dramatic lighting and fluid brushwork against a dark background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to the period of Francis Picabia's career when he returned to figurative painting, often drawing inspiration from popular magazines and cinema stills of the era. The composition features a female figure set against a stark, dark background, which forces the viewer to focus entirely on the form and the expressive quality of the paint application. The lighting is dramatic, creating high contrast between the illuminated skin tones and the surrounding void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicabia, a figure known for his restless experimentation across Dadaism and Surrealism, adopted a different approach during the 1940s. His brushwork here is fluid and direct, showing a departure from his earlier mechanical or abstract phases. The figure's gaze is directed away from the viewer, suggesting a sense of detachment or introspection. The palette relies on warm ochres, creams, and deep shadows, which provide a sense of volume to the torso and facial features. The application of paint is deliberate, with visible strokes that define the contours of the body without relying on rigid outlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting reflects the artist's interest in the aesthetics of mass media during the mid-twentieth century. By stripping away environmental context, Picabia isolates the subject, turning the nude into a study of light and shadow. The work demonstrates his technical ability to shift between styles while maintaining a consistent interest in the human form. It remains a clear example of his later figurative output, where he engaged with traditional subjects through a modern, somewhat cinematic lens. The simplicity of the composition allows the viewer to observe the texture of the paint and the subtle gradations of colour across the skin, providing a direct encounter with the artist's hand.\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\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" 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;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-figure-salvador-dali\" 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;\"\u003eCubist Figure - Salvador Dalí — Salvador Dalí\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francis Picabia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58607585919311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58607585984847,"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":58607586083151,"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":58607586115919,"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":58607586181455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nude_Poster_CompositorV1_1788142809927.jpg?v=1788143092"},{"product_id":"the-creeks-francis-picabia","title":"The Creeks - Francis Picabia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold, expressive depiction of swimmers in a Mediterranean inlet, featuring high-contrast violet waters and fiery orange cliffs by Francis Picabia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Picabia, a figure known for his restless experimentation across various movements, produced this work during a period when he retreated to the south of France. The painting depicts a coastal inlet, where the stark contrast between the deep violet waters and the sun-drenched, ochre-toned rock formations creates a sense of Mediterranean heat. Two figures are shown swimming in the centre, their forms rendered with loose, expressive brushwork that prioritises the play of light over anatomical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is framed by jagged cliffs that push into the foreground, creating a sense of enclosure. A small, distant sailboat provides a singular point of scale against the vastness of the sea. Picabia employs a bold, non-naturalistic colour palette, favouring saturated purples and fiery oranges that depart from traditional representational norms. This approach reflects his interest in the subjective experience of a scene rather than a literal transcription of the physical environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Picabia moved between styles with frequency, yet his later works often returned to a form of figurative painting that utilised the lessons learned from his earlier involvement with abstraction and Dada. This piece captures the atmosphere of the French coast with a directness that avoids unnecessary detail. The application of paint is thick and deliberate, allowing the texture of the canvas to interact with the colour fields. By focusing on the interaction between the human form and the elemental power of the sea, the work offers a glimpse into the artist's personal response to the Mediterranean environment during his later years.\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\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/end-of-the-parade-coatesville-pa-charles-demuth\" 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;\"\u003eEnd of the Parade, Coatesville, Pa. - Charles Demuth — Charles Demuth\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francis Picabia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58607635890511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58607635956047,"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":58607636054351,"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":58607636087119,"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":58607636152655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Creeks_Poster_CompositorV1_1788143050831.jpg?v=1788143596"},{"product_id":"danseuse-etoile-sur-un-transatlantique-francis-picabia","title":"Danseuse étoile sur un transatlantique - Francis Picabia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1913 abstract work by Francis Picabia, using geometric forms and a limited palette to explore the intersection of movement and modern machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Picabia produced this work in 1913, a period during which he moved away from traditional representation toward the abstract language of Orphism. The title, Danseuse étoile sur un transatlantique, suggests a narrative subject, yet the visual execution prioritises geometric reduction and rhythmic composition over literal depiction. The artist employs a restricted palette of black, grey, and terracotta, using these tones to define overlapping planes and curved forms that suggest the mechanical environment of a ship or the kinetic energy of dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicabia was a central figure in the Parisian avant-garde, and this piece reflects his interest in the intersection of modern technology and human movement. The composition is balanced through the interplay of solid blocks and linear elements, creating a sense of spatial ambiguity. Rather than providing a clear view of a dancer, the work invites the viewer to engage with the structural logic of the forms themselves. The application of watercolour allows for subtle gradations in the grey washes, which contrast with the sharper, more defined ink lines. This approach demonstrates the artist's ability to synthesise disparate visual influences into a cohesive, non-representational arrangement. By 1913, Picabia had begun to distance himself from the rigid structures of Cubism, opting instead for a more fluid and subjective interpretation of his surroundings. This work remains a clear example of his experimentation with abstraction, where the title acts as a conceptual anchor for an otherwise non-figurative exploration of shape and colour.\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\/eiffel-tower-robert-delaunay\" 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;\"\u003eEiffel Tower - Robert Delaunay — Robert Delaunay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/oval-mirror-frantisek-kupka\" 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;\"\u003eOval Mirror - František Kupka — František Kupka\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francis Picabia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58607639396687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58607639462223,"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":58607639560527,"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":58607639593295,"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":58607639658831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Danseuse-toile-sur-un-transatlantique_Poster_CompositorV1_1788143120382.jpg?v=1788143786"},{"product_id":"farm-at-la-petite-mare-francis-picabia","title":"Farm at La Petite Mare - Francis Picabia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early Impressionist study by Francis Picabia, capturing a sun-drenched farmhouse in the French countryside through textured, broken brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work captures a rural scene at La Petite Mare, rendered through the lens of early twentieth-century Impressionism. Before his later association with Dadaism and abstraction, Francis Picabia produced a series of works that engaged with the light and colour theories established by his predecessors. The composition is dominated by a large, leafy tree in the foreground, which casts a cooling shadow over the stone farmhouse. The building itself is constructed from warm, golden-toned materials, contrasting with the cooler blues of the sky and the dappled greens of the surrounding foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicabia employs a technique of short, broken brushstrokes to build the surface of the canvas. This method allows for the representation of shifting light conditions, particularly in the way the sun hits the textured walls of the farm and the muddy ground. The sky is treated with a lighter touch, using pale blue and white pigments to suggest an open, airy atmosphere. The overall effect is one of quiet observation, focusing on the interplay between natural forms and human architecture in the French countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his later, more radical experiments, this painting demonstrates a technical proficiency in traditional plein air methods. The artist balances the density of the tree canopy against the solid geometry of the farm, creating a stable yet visually active scene. The palette remains grounded in natural tones, avoiding the extreme saturation found in his later works. This piece offers a glimpse into the formative years of an artist who would eventually become a central figure in the European avant-garde, showing his early mastery of light, shadow, and the atmospheric qualities of the rural environment.\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\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" 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;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-figure-salvador-dali\" 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;\"\u003eCubist Figure - Salvador Dalí — Salvador Dalí\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francis Picabia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609465131343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609465196879,"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":58609465295183,"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":58609465327951,"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":58609465393487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Farm-at-La-Petite-Mare_Poster_CompositorV1_1788155785187.jpg?v=1788156029"},{"product_id":"the-point-of-the-port-of-saint-tropez-francis-picabia","title":"The Point of the Port of Saint-Tropez - Francis Picabia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1909 Impressionist study of the Saint-Tropez harbour, featuring warm-toned architecture and red-sailed boats reflected in the Mediterranean waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work captures the coastal atmosphere of Saint-Tropez during the early twentieth century. Painted in 1909, the composition reflects the influence of Impressionist techniques on Francis Picabia before he shifted toward his later avant-garde experiments. The scene focuses on the harbour, where the warm, terracotta tones of the buildings and the striking red sails of the moored boats contrast against the cooler blues of the Mediterranean water and sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicabia employs a loose, painterly application of pigment to convey the quality of light on the water. The reflections of the sails and the rocky shoreline are rendered with quick, decisive strokes, suggesting the movement of the sea and the transient nature of the afternoon sun. The composition is balanced by the solid mass of the architecture on the left, which provides a grounding element against the expansive, open horizon of the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his later abstract works, this piece demonstrates a clear engagement with the traditions of French marine painting. The artist uses a palette dominated by earth tones, ochres, and deep blues to define the specific geography of the southern French coast. The attention to the interplay between the man-made structures of the port and the natural environment reveals a keen observation of the region. This print offers a view into a period of transition for the artist, capturing a moment of quiet observation before his career took a more radical direction. The work remains a representative example of his early technical proficiency and his ability to translate the specific atmosphere of the French Riviera onto canvas.\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\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" 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;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-figure-salvador-dali\" 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;\"\u003eCubist Figure - Salvador Dalí — Salvador Dalí\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francis Picabia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609477353807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609477419343,"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":58609477517647,"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":58609477550415,"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":58609477615951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Point-of-the-Port-of-Saint-Tropez_Poster_CompositorV1_1788156893024.jpg?v=1788156968"},{"product_id":"viareggio-francis-picabia","title":"Viareggio - Francis Picabia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1909 modernist study of the Italian port of Viareggio, featuring bold blue tones and the stark silhouettes of sailing vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1909, Viareggio captures the Italian port town through the lens of early twentieth-century modernism. Francis Picabia, a figure associated with the transition from Impressionism to more radical forms of expression, employs a palette dominated by deep, saturated blues and contrasting ochre tones. The composition focuses on the silhouettes of sailing vessels moored in the harbour, their masts and sails rising against a twilight sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the influence of Fauvism, particularly in the use of non-naturalistic colour to convey mood rather than literal representation. The water acts as a mirror, reflecting the dark forms of the boats and the intense blue of the atmosphere. The brushwork is deliberate, creating a sense of stillness that contrasts with the boldness of the colour choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicabia spent time in Italy during this period, and this piece demonstrates his move away from the softer, light-dappled style of his earlier Impressionist works. The structure of the harbour wall on the right provides a geometric anchor, guiding the eye into the scene. The simplified forms and the emphasis on flat planes of colour suggest an interest in the structural qualities of the subject. This print reproduces the textures of the original oil paint, allowing for an examination of the artist's application of pigment. It is an example of the experimental period in Picabia's career, before he became more closely aligned with the Dada movement. The work remains a study in the balance between representational subject matter and the autonomy of colour.\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\/self-portrait-albert-marquet-albert-marquet\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait (Albert Marquet) - Albert Marquet — Albert Marquet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-gitane-la-curieuse-kees-van-dongen\" 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;\"\u003eLa Gitane (La Curieuse) - Kees van Dongen — Kees van Dongen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Francis Picabia","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609485480271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609485545807,"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":58609485644111,"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":58609485676879,"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":58609485742415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Viareggio_Poster_CompositorV1_1788157491690.jpg?v=1788157559"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/francis-picabia.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}