{"title":"Raphael Kirchner","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vive-la-france-raphael-kirchner","title":"Vive la France - Raphael Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaphael Kirchner's 'Vive la France' (1917) is an allegorical Art Nouveau illustration depicting France rising from the sea, symbolising hope and resilience during the First World War. A striking and historically significant print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eRaphael Kirchner's 'Vive la France', created in 1917, is a striking allegorical illustration that encapsulates the patriotic fervour of the First World War era. Kirchner, an Austrian artist known for his depictions of fashionable women, here employs a classical motif with a contemporary twist. A nude female figure, her red hair echoing the colours of the French flag she holds aloft, emerges from a giant clamshell, symbolising France rising from the sea. The turbulent waves beneath her suggest the trials and tribulations of wartime, while her determined gaze and the vibrant flag embody hope and resilience. \n\nKirchner's Art Nouveau style is evident in the flowing lines and decorative details, blending sensuality with a powerful message of national pride. This print makes a bold statement in any room, adding a touch of vintage elegance and historical significance. Its vibrant colours and dynamic composition make it a captivating piece for collectors and those seeking to infuse their space with a sense of artistry and history. Perfect for adding a touch of European flair to a living room, study, or hallway.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-margaret-stonborough-wittgenstein-gustav-klimt\" 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 Margaret Stonborough-Wittgenstein - Gustav Klimt — Gustav Klimt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/raphael-kirchner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRaphael Kirchner prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":56985776357711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":56985776423247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":56985776456015,"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":56985776554319,"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":56985776587087,"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":56985776619855,"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":56985776685391,"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":56985776718159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":56985776750927,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":56985776783695,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":56985776849231,"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":56985776881999,"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":56985776947535,"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":56985776980303,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":56985777176911,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":56985777209679,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":56985777275215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_56a110f8-4f4b-4612-9cc0-a436ed32bdcd.jpg?v=1777602219"},{"product_id":"legendes-raphael-kirchner","title":"Légendes - Raphael Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA series of six Art Nouveau illustrations by Raphael Kirchner, depicting allegorical female figures in decorative frames. These lithographs are representative of the elegant Belle Époque style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRaphael Kirchner was an Austrian artist who became a prominent figure in the Parisian illustration scene during the Belle Époque. This series, titled Légendes, consists of six distinct panels. Each panel depicts a female figure in a stylised, allegorical setting. The work reflects the Art Nouveau movement through its use of organic forms and decorative framing.\n\nThe first panel shows a woman with a peacock feather halo above a large heart. The second features a mermaid-like figure in a circular composition. The third depicts a woman holding a bundle of grain, seated atop a stone plinth. In the fourth, a kneeling figure lifts a dark heart-shaped object. The fifth shows a woman reaching towards pink blossoms. The final panel portrays a woman in a green gown leaning over a stone wall amidst a garden of flowers.\n\nKirchner moved to Paris in the year 1900. His work gained popularity through the publication of postcard series that collectors sought after across Europe. The Légendes series demonstrates the influence of Japanese woodblock prints on European art. This is evident in the flat application of colour and the use of strong outlines. Each panel functions as a standalone piece while contributing to the thematic unity of the collection.\n\nThe artist used lithography to produce these images. This technique allowed for the subtle gradations of tone seen in the backgrounds and the delicate rendering of the figures' features. The compositions are often asymmetrical, a common trait in Art Nouveau design. The use of negative space in the fifth panel, where the figure is positioned against a plain cream background, draws attention to the floral details and the woman's pose. This series is a representative work of the intersection between commercial illustration and fine art during the turn of the 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/young-woman-seated-in-a-red-rocking-chair-edward-penfield\" 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;\"\u003eYoung Woman Seated in a Red Rocking Chair - Edward Penfield — Edward Penfield\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843865125199,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850232078671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850232111439,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/L-gendes_Poster_CompositorV1_1780443963776.jpg?v=1780449004"},{"product_id":"les-parfums-raphael-kirchner","title":"Les Parfums - Raphael Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA series of six Art Nouveau illustrations by Raphael Kirchner, each personifying a different fragrance through stylish female figures and period costumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRaphael Kirchner was a prolific illustrator during the Belle Époque, known for his contributions to the postcard medium. This series, titled Les Parfums, consists of six distinct panels. Each panel depicts a woman whose attire and surroundings correspond to a specific fragrance: Moschus, Ylang-Ylang, Reseda, Eau de Cologne, Patchouli, and White Rose. The figures are rendered with the elongated proportions and fluid lines characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement.\n\nThe compositions use a vertical format with wide margins, a common design choice for collectible postcards of the era. Kirchner employs a balanced colour palette, using sage greens and ochres to define the scenes. The typography is integrated into the design, with the names of the scents and the series title written in a stylised script. Each panel functions as a standalone portrait while maintaining a consistent aesthetic across the series.\n\nIn the Ylang-Ylang panel, the figure wears a kimono-inspired garment, reflecting the Japonisme influence prevalent in European art at the turn of the century. The White Rose panel features a woman in a wide-brimmed red hat against a dark green background, providing a contrast to the lighter tones of the other illustrations. These works were produced during Kirchner's time in Paris, where his depictions of the Kirchner Girl became popular among collectors.\n\nThe series demonstrates the intersection of commercial art and high fashion in the early 1900s. Kirchner's use of lithography allowed for the mass production of these images, making Art Nouveau aesthetics accessible to a wider public. The artist focuses on the sensory associations of perfume, using visual cues like flowers and specific costumes to suggest the character of each scent. This series remains a factual record of early twentieth-century graphic design and the application of decorative arts to everyday objects.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/young-woman-seated-in-a-red-rocking-chair-edward-penfield\" 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;\"\u003eYoung Woman Seated in a Red Rocking Chair - Edward Penfield — Edward Penfield\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843867189583,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843868303695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843868336463,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Les-Parfums_Poster_CompositorV1_1780444084136.jpg?v=1780449140"},{"product_id":"untitled-six-romantic-couples-in-oval-frames-colour-lithograph-raphael-kirchner","title":"Untitled (Six Romantic Couples in Oval Frames, Colour Lithograph) - Raphael Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of six romantic illustrations by Austrian artist Raphael Kirchner, depicting fashionable couples in the Belle Époque style within bold red borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRaphael Kirchner was an Austrian illustrator who became a leading figure in the postcard industry during the Belle Époque. This collection of six illustrations shows his characteristic style, which often focused on romantic interactions and fashionable women. Each scene is contained within an oval frame set against a bold red background. The figures are dressed in the high fashion of the early twentieth century, including feathered hats and evening gowns.\n\nKirchner moved to Paris in 1900, where his work gained popularity through publications like La Vie Parisienne. His illustrations often depicted the Kirchner Girl, a precursor to the pin-up, defined by a slender silhouette and a playful expression. In these specific illustrations, the artist explores various social settings such as a rainy walk under an umbrella or a formal evening event. The use of flat colour for the borders contrasts with the detailed rendering of the figures and their surroundings.\n\nOne illustration shows a man in a top hat leaning towards a woman on a red sofa, while another depicts a couple walking through a park in checked and grey clothing. A third scene features a woman in a white gown being helped with her cloak. These details provide a glimpse into the social etiquette and sartorial choices of the period. The artist often used subtle gestures and eye contact to suggest a narrative between the subjects.\n\nThe red borders are a distinctive feature of this particular series. They create a sense of continuity across the different scenes. This graphic choice reflects the influence of Japanese woodblock prints, which often used bold blocks of colour and defined outlines. Kirchner was part of a generation of artists who bridged the gap between fine art and commercial illustration. His work helped to elevate the status of the postcard from a simple correspondence tool to a collectible object of art.\n\nThe artist used a delicate line and a soft colour palette for the skin tones and fabrics, which was well-suited to the lithographic printing process. These illustrations were originally produced as postcards, a medium that allowed art to be shared widely across Europe. Kirchner's influence extended to the First World War, when his illustrations became popular among soldiers. This set remains a representative example of the decorative art that defined the visual culture of pre-war Europe.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/young-woman-seated-in-a-red-rocking-chair-edward-penfield\" 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;\"\u003eYoung Woman Seated in a Red Rocking Chair - Edward Penfield — Edward Penfield\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843871023439,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855494291791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855494324559,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/eb724a9f-bf67-4953-a6cb-2d62f6070a6b_0.jpg?v=1780591985"},{"product_id":"fleurs-dhiver-winter-flowers-raphael-kirchner","title":"Fleurs d'Hiver (Winter Flowers) - Raphael Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming Art Nouveau illustration by Raphael Kirchner depicting a group on a red sled. This piece captures the fashion and leisure of the Belle Époque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRaphael Kirchner was an Austrian illustrator who gained international fame during the Belle Époque. He is best remembered for his postcards and magazine illustrations that often featured stylish women. This work, titled Fleurs d'Hiver or Winter Flowers, depicts a group of figures on a bright red sled. The composition uses a steep diagonal to suggest movement across a snowy slope.\n\nThe figures are dressed in fashionable winter attire of the early twentieth century. A man at the rear steers the sled with a long pole while two women sit in front. Kirchner uses a limited colour palette dominated by the red of the sled and the muted greens and browns of the clothing. The background is largely left as the cream tone of the paper, which represents the snow. This technique was common in postcard art to keep printing costs low and focus attention on the central subject.\n\nKirchner moved to Paris in 1900 and later to London. His work influenced the development of pin-up art in the mid-twentieth century. This specific illustration shows his ability to combine graphic line work with a sense of narrative. The title Fleurs d'Hiver appears in the upper right corner in a stylized font typical of the Art Nouveau period. The artist's signature is visible in the lower left corner.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/young-woman-seated-in-a-red-rocking-chair-edward-penfield\" 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;\"\u003eYoung Woman Seated in a Red Rocking Chair - Edward Penfield — Edward Penfield\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843897401679,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855461425487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855461458255,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/20495748-5c0e-4a40-a5f5-7cebe6f06c36.jpg?v=1780592702"},{"product_id":"untitled-six-portraits-of-women-with-grey-borders-raphael-kirchner","title":"Untitled (Six Portraits of Women with Grey Borders) - Raphael Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA series of six Art Nouveau portraits by Raphael Kirchner. These illustrations feature women in fashionable Edwardian attire, rendered in a soft colour palette with decorative grey borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRaphael Kirchner was a prolific illustrator during the Belle Époque. He is best known for his postcard designs that often featured stylised depictions of women. This collection of six panels demonstrates his characteristic approach to the female form. Each portrait is framed by a wide grey border on the right side, creating a vertical composition that was common in early 20th-century print media.\n\nThe women are depicted in various poses and costumes. Some face the viewer directly, while others are shown in profile or from behind. Kirchner used a soft colour palette consisting of pale pinks, greens, and blues. The figures are often adorned with flowers, large hats, and fashionable accessories of the period. One figure holds a horseshoe, a common symbol of good luck in Edwardian imagery. Another wears a black hat and a dark, feathered garment, contrasting with the lighter tones of the other panels.\n\nKirchner's work was popular in Paris and London. His style influenced the development of the pin-up genre. These illustrations were originally produced for the postcard market, which was at its height between 1900 and 1914. The use of negative space and the vertical orientation suggest these were intended for mass production and collection. The lines are delicate, and the shading is subtle, typical of the lithographic processes used at the time.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/young-woman-seated-in-a-red-rocking-chair-edward-penfield\" 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;\"\u003eYoung Woman Seated in a Red Rocking Chair - Edward Penfield — Edward Penfield\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843910410575,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850440319311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850440352079,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Six-Portraits-of-Women-with-Grey-Borders-_Poster_CompositorV1_1780445405429.jpg?v=1780534928"},{"product_id":"les-demi-vierges-raphael-kirchner","title":"Les Demi-Vierges - Raphael Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA series of six Art Nouveau illustrations by Raphael Kirchner, originally produced as postcards. The panels feature elongated female figures in flowing gowns, rendered in a muted palette of sage green and sepia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRaphael Kirchner was an Austrian artist who became a prominent figure in the Belle Époque through his postcard illustrations and magazine work. This series, titled Les Demi-Vierges, consists of six panels depicting young women in various poses. The title refers to a popular 1894 novel by Marcel Prévost, which explored the social behaviour of young Parisian women of the era.\n\nThe composition of each panel is strictly vertical. Kirchner uses a limited colour palette of sage green, cream and sepia. The figures are slender and elongated, a characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. Each woman wears a flowing, floor-length gown that suggests movement through soft folds and draping. Their hair is styled with dark floral ornaments, providing a sharp contrast against the pale skin and light backgrounds.\n\nKirchner employs a graphic approach where the subjects are framed by vertical bands of colour. The background behind the figures often contains subtle, circular patterns or damask-like textures in a darker brown tone. The typography for the title is integrated into the lower corner of each panel, using the stylised, organic lettering typical of the period. These illustrations were originally produced as a set of postcards, a medium that Kirchner helped elevate to a recognised art form during the early twentieth 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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-arms-merchant-edwin-lord-weeks\" 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 Arms Merchant - Edwin Lord Weeks — Edwin Lord Weeks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/roadside-halt-richard-parkes-bonington\" 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;\"\u003eRoadside Halt - Richard Parkes Bonington — Richard Parkes Bonington\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57850050511183,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855428231503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855428264271,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/e6d821ad-a9c7-4f3a-bd4d-465a43784582_0.jpg?v=1780591955"},{"product_id":"flashing-motorists-raphael-kirchner","title":"Flashing Motorists - Raphael Kirchner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA series of six Belle Époque illustrations by Raphael Kirchner depicting women driving early automobiles. These works capture the fashion and excitement of the Edwardian motoring era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRaphael Kirchner was an Austrian artist who became a leading figure in the golden age of postcards during the early twentieth century. This series, titled Flashing Motorists, depicts women at the wheel of early automobiles. These illustrations were produced during a period when the motor car was a new symbol of speed and modernity. Kirchner moved to Paris in 1900, where his work gained popularity for its depiction of the Parisienne woman.\n\nThe images show various scenes of Edwardian motoring. In one panel, two women sit under an umbrella in an open-top carriage. Another shows a driver navigating at night with glowing headlamps. The figures wear the fashionable attire of the day, including heavy coats, hats, and protective veils designed to shield against dust and wind. Kirchner uses a soft, painterly approach that contrasts with the mechanical nature of the vehicles. The compositions often place the car at an angle to suggest movement and momentum.\n\nThe red car in the centre left panel is shown in profile, its driver leaning forward with focus. The background is a simple wash of sky and distant trees, which keeps the attention on the vehicle and its occupant. In the bottom panel, a driver is silhouetted against a darkening sky, the brass components of the car catching the last light of day. This use of light and shadow is a recurring element in Kirchner's commercial work.\n\nKirchner's style is characteristic of the Belle Époque. He focuses on the elegance of his subjects while incorporating the technological advancements of the era. These works were originally published as a set of postcards by Theo Stroefer in Nuremberg. They represent a shift in social norms, as women were increasingly portrayed in active, independent roles. The colour palette is varied, ranging from the cool greys of a winter drive to the warm oranges of a sunset.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-alphonse-mucha\" 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 - Alphonse Mucha — Alphonse Mucha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Raphael Kirchner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900351062351,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900358435151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57900358467919,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Flashing-Motorists_Poster_CompositorV1_1781233809197.jpg?v=1781233819"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/raphael-kirchner.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}