{"title":"Roger De La Fresnaye","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-conquest-of-the-air-roger-de-la-fresnaye","title":"The Conquest of the Air - Roger de La Fresnaye","description":"\u003cp\u003ePainted by Roger de La Fresnaye, \"The Conquest of the Air\" depicts three figures in a muted palette, set against an open sky filled with swirling clouds, capturing a moment of transition and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoger de La Fresnaye's \"The Conquest of the Air\" presents a scene of three figures set against an open sky. The painting employs a muted palette, dominated by blues, greys, and earth tones, which contributes to its contemplative mood. The figures, rendered with simplified forms, are gathered around a table, their postures suggesting a moment of discussion or reflection. Above them, the sky is filled with swirling clouds, evoking a sense of movement and possibility. The composition balances the grounded presence of the figures with the expansive space of the sky, creating a dynamic tension between the earthly and the ethereal. The brushwork is loose and expressive, adding to the painting's sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The figures' faces are obscured, inviting viewers to project their own interpretations onto the scene. The painting captures a moment of transition, hinting at the excitement and uncertainty of a world on the cusp of change. The work reflects the artist's interest in exploring the relationship between humans and their environment, as well as his engagement with the formal innovations of Cubism.\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\/untitled-figure-at-table-ossip-zadkine\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Figure at Table) by Ossip Zadkine\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/two-nude-figures-pablo-picasso\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwo Nude Figures by Pablo Picasso\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/roger-de-la-fresnaye\" 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;\"\u003eRoger de La Fresnaye prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roger de La Fresnaye","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737059828047,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737060909391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57737060942159,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Conquest-of-the-Air_Poster_CompositorV1_1779240485001.jpg?v=1779243009"},{"product_id":"still-life-tin-of-tea-and-pot-of-tobacco-roger-de-la-fresnaye","title":"Still Life, Tin of Tea and Pot of Tobacco - Roger de La Fresnaye","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1913 charcoal drawing by Roger de La Fresnaye, featuring a geometric arrangement of household objects in a distinct Cubist style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoger de La Fresnaye produced this work in 1913, a period when his engagement with the formal innovations of Cubism reached a high level of clarity. The composition focuses on everyday domestic objects, specifically a tin of tea and a tobacco pot, arranged upon a surface. Rather than attempting a realistic depiction, the artist breaks these forms into geometric components, prioritising the structural relationship between the items over their literal appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing demonstrates a restrained approach to volume and space. La Fresnaye uses charcoal to establish deep, dark shadows that contrast against the lighter areas of the paper. This technique flattens the pictorial plane, a common strategy among artists associated with the Section d'Or group. The lines are deliberate and sparse, defining the edges of the containers and the rectangular forms that anchor the composition. By reducing the objects to their essential shapes, the artist invites the viewer to consider the arrangement as a series of balanced masses rather than a collection of functional items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the broader experimentation occurring in Paris during the early twentieth century. La Fresnaye maintained a distinct style that bridged the gap between the analytical rigour of early Cubism and a more decorative, lyrical sensibility. The work is devoid of unnecessary detail, allowing the interplay of light and shadow to dictate the visual experience. It serves as an example of how the artist translated the three-dimensional world into a two-dimensional graphic language. The signature and date in the lower right corner confirm its provenance within his 1913 output, a year that marked his transition toward more synthetic forms of expression. The monochromatic nature of the medium emphasises the strength of the composition and the artist's control over tonal values.\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-dining-table-jacques-villon\" 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 Dining Table by Jacques Villon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/fruit-on-a-tablecloth-with-a-fruitdish-georges-braque\" 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;\"\u003eFruit on a Tablecloth with a Fruitdish by Georges Braque\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/roger-de-la-fresnaye\" 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;\"\u003eRoger de La Fresnaye prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roger de La Fresnaye","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59138673213775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59138673279311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59138673377615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59138673410383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59138673475919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59138673508687,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59138673541455,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59138673606991,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59138673672527,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Still-Life-Tin-of-Tea-and-Pot-of-Tobacco_Poster_CompositorV1_1792120293362.jpg?v=1792199502"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/roger-de-la-fresnaye.oembed?page=2","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}