{"title":"Suzanne Valadon","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"after-the-bath-suzanne-valadon","title":"After the Bath - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nude woman reclines on a chaise lounge in Suzanne Valadon's \"After the Bath\", a pastel drawing from 1918. The artist's use of colour and line creates a sense of intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon's \"After the Bath\", created in 1918, presents an intimate scene rendered in pastel on paper. Valadon, a French artist known for her portraits and nudes, often depicted women in their private moments, challenging conventional representations of the female form. She was self-taught and her work is characterised by its bold lines and directness. She was also the mother of painter Maurice Utrillo. The artwork shows a nude woman reclining on a blue chaise lounge, her back turned to the viewer. A white towel or sheet drapes behind her, leading the eye towards a green and orange screen or cabinet. The composition is simple, yet the artist's use of colour and line creates a sense of depth and texture. The woman's pose is natural and unposed, conveying a sense of ease and intimacy. The background is minimal, with a hint of a window and a dark shape that suggests a bathtub or other bathroom fixture. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation and understated sensuality.\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-sower-vincent-van-gogh\" 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 Sower - Vincent van Gogh — Vincent van Gogh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-old-track-to-auvers-paul-cezanne\" 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 Old Track to Auvers - Paul Cézanne — Paul Cézanne\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57583933161807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57583933227343,"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":57583933325647,"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":57583933358415,"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":57583933423951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57583933456719,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57583933489487,"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":57583933555023,"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":57583933620559,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_f038cdd8-dd73-4e55-a9aa-4b45b0686519.jpg?v=1777373409"},{"product_id":"still-life-with-fruit-and-flowers-suzanne-valadon","title":"Still Life with Fruit and Flowers - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA still life painting by Suzanne Valadon, featuring a glass bowl of fruit and a vase of roses on a wooden table. The work is characterised by its directness, simplicity, and bold use of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, born Marie-Clémentine Valadon, was a French painter and artist's model. She is recognised for her independent spirit and unconventional approach to art. Valadon's work often explored themes of female experience and the human form, and she was known for her bold use of colour and expressive brushwork. Her career began as an artist's model, posing for artists such as Renoir, Degas, and Toulouse-Lautrec. She later pursued her own artistic career, encouraged by Degas. This still life painting presents a collection of fruit and flowers arranged on a wooden table. A glass bowl filled with grapes, lemons, and apples sits to the left, while a white vase holding pink and white roses is positioned to the right. The background features a patterned yellow wall and a glimpse of a dark, ornate chair. A patterned cloth drapes over the edge of the table, adding another layer of visual interest. The composition is characterised by its directness and simplicity, with a focus on the textures and colours of the 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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/natura-morta-still-life-with-flowers-giorgio-morandi\" 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;\"\u003eNatura Morta (Still Life with Flowers) - Giorgio Morandi — Giorgio Morandi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669580652879,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669586485583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669586518351,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Still-Life-with-Fruit-and-Flowers_Poster_CompositorV1_1778464446229.jpg?v=1778551605"},{"product_id":"the-cast-off-doll-suzanne-valadon","title":"The Cast-Off Doll - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1921 oil painting by Suzanne Valadon, depicting a woman and a young girl in a domestic setting, noted for its unidealised realism and firm line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a former model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinctively unidealised approach to the human form. In The Cast-Off Doll, painted in 1921, she presents a domestic scene that avoids the sentimental tropes common in contemporary depictions of childhood or motherhood. The composition features a woman seated on a red striped sofa, attending to a young girl who sits before her. The girl, nude and holding a small hand mirror, appears distracted by her own reflection, while a discarded doll lies abandoned on the patterned rug at her feet.\n\nValadon employs a firm, clear outline to define her subjects, a technique that separates her work from the softer, atmospheric qualities of the Impressionist tradition. Her palette is direct and unadorned, utilising the contrast between the dark, heavy clothing of the adult and the pale, exposed skin of the child. The red of the sofa provides a structural anchor for the scene, while the geometric rug adds a decorative element to the floor space. \n\nThis work reflects Valadon's interest in the psychological distance between figures within a shared space. The title itself suggests a transition: the child has moved beyond the plaything, represented by the doll on the floor, towards a burgeoning self-awareness prompted by the mirror. Valadon captures this moment of transition with a clinical, observant eye. Her figures possess a physical weight and presence that reject the decorative artifice often applied to female subjects in early twentieth-century painting. By focusing on the mundane reality of the domestic interior, Valadon maintains a grounded perspective, prioritising the raw physicality of her subjects over any attempt at romanticisation.\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\/flowering-garden-vincent-van-gogh\" 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;\"\u003eFlowering Garden - Vincent van Gogh — Vincent van Gogh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-old-track-to-auvers-paul-cezanne\" 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 Old Track to Auvers - Paul Cézanne — Paul Cézanne\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251755422031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251755487567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251755520335,"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":58251755618639,"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":58251755651407,"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":58251755684175,"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":58251755749711,"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":58251755782479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251755815247,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58251755848015,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251755913551,"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":58251755946319,"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":58251756011855,"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":58251756044623,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251756568911,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251756601679,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251756667215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Cast-Off-Doll_Poster_CompositorV1_1782353174618.jpg?v=1782353378"},{"product_id":"nude-at-the-mirror-suzanne-valadon","title":"Nude at the Mirror - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1919 oil painting by Suzanne Valadon, depicting a female figure in a domestic interior with a focus on anatomical realism and structural clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a former model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinct approach to the female form that rejected the idealised, soft-focus aesthetics common in her era. In this 1919 composition, she presents a figure with unvarnished honesty. The subject stands in a domestic interior, holding a small hand mirror, yet her gaze remains directed downward rather than toward her own reflection. This choice shifts the focus from vanity to a quiet, private moment of self-awareness.\n\nValadon employs a firm, clear outline to define the body, a technique that separates her work from the atmospheric blur of Impressionism. The palette is grounded in muted greens, earthy browns, and cool whites, creating a sense of stillness within the room. The background features a simple table with a vase of flowers and a framed picture, elements that anchor the figure in a recognisable, everyday space. Her brushwork is deliberate and controlled, avoiding decorative flourishes in favour of structural clarity.\n\nThroughout her career, Valadon maintained a focus on the physical reality of her subjects. She often depicted women in states of undress that felt natural rather than performative. By choosing to paint the nude from a female perspective, she bypassed the traditional male gaze that dominated the art of the early twentieth century. This work captures her ability to balance anatomical precision with a sense of psychological weight. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the figure echoed by the furniture and the doorway, ensuring the viewer remains engaged with the subject's presence. It is a direct, unsentimental study of the human body, reflecting Valadon's own transition from the subject of art to its primary creator.\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\/good-children-edouard-vuillard\" 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;\"\u003eGood Children - Édouard Vuillard — Édouard Vuillard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-old-track-to-auvers-paul-cezanne\" 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 Old Track to Auvers - Paul Cézanne — Paul Cézanne\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232942362959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58232942428495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232942461263,"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":58232942559567,"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":58232942592335,"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":58232942625103,"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":58232942690639,"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":58232942723407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58232942756175,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58232942788943,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58232942854479,"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":58232942887247,"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":58232942952783,"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":58232942985551,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232943509839,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232943542607,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58232943608143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nude-at-the-Mirror_Poster_CompositorV1_1782871930905.jpg?v=1782872228"},{"product_id":"grandmother-with-louise-nude-seated-on-the-floor-suzanne-valadon","title":"Grandmother with Louise, Nude Seated on the Floor - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1910 etching by Suzanne Valadon, capturing a quiet, domestic moment between two women with direct, unadorned lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a former artist model who transitioned into a prolific painter and printmaker, produced this etching in 1910. The work depicts a domestic scene involving two figures: a seated nude woman and an older woman standing with a basin. Valadon often drew from her immediate surroundings in Montmartre, choosing subjects that avoided the idealised tropes common in the art of her contemporaries.\n\nThe composition relies on a stark, linear approach. Valadon uses firm, unadorned lines to define the forms of the figures, prioritising anatomical honesty over decorative flourish. The seated nude, identified as Louise, occupies the left side of the frame, her posture relaxed yet grounded. Opposite her, the older woman, the grandmother, leans forward, her attention directed toward the basin. The interaction between the two figures suggests a quiet, everyday moment of care or preparation.\n\nTechnically, the print demonstrates Valadon's mastery of the etching needle. The background is rendered with subtle, atmospheric shading, which provides a sense of space without distracting from the primary subjects. The lack of excessive detail allows the viewer to focus on the physical presence of the figures and the weight of their bodies. Valadon's work is noted for its directness and refusal to conform to the sentimental expectations of the period. By choosing to depict the female form in such an unvarnished manner, she asserts a perspective that is both observant and grounded in reality. This print remains a clear example of her ability to capture the human condition through simple, deliberate mark-making.\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\/garden-with-flowers-vincent-van-gogh\" 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;\"\u003eGarden with Flowers - Vincent van Gogh — Vincent van Gogh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-old-track-to-auvers-paul-cezanne\" 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 Old Track to Auvers - Paul Cézanne — Paul Cézanne\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58176259391823,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58176508461391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58176508494159,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231944085839,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231944118607,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58231944151375,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231944184143,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231944216911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231944249679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58231944282447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231944315215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231944347983,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231944380751,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231944446287,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231944773967,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231944806735,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231944872271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Grandmother-with-Louise-Nude-Seated-on-the-Floor_Poster_CompositorV1_1783630242721.jpg?v=1783630256"},{"product_id":"women-in-white-stockings-suzanne-valadon","title":"Women in white stockings - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1924 oil painting by Suzanne Valadon, featuring a seated woman in a red dress and white stockings, rendered with the artist's signature bold outlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a former artist model who transitioned into a painter of significant technical ability, produced this work in 1924. The composition features a seated woman, her posture relaxed yet deliberate, captured in a moment of quiet introspection. Valadon employs a firm, clear outline around her subjects, a technique she developed through her early experiences as a model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec. This stylistic choice provides a structural clarity that separates the figure from the background, ensuring the focus remains on the physical presence of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is dominated by a bold red garment, which contrasts with the stark white of the stockings and the dark, muted tones of the surrounding space. Valadon avoids the soft, blurred edges often associated with Impressionist works, opting instead for a more direct and unvarnished representation of the human form. Her approach to the female figure is notable for its lack of idealisation. She presents her subjects with a sense of autonomy, often depicting them in private, domestic settings where they appear comfortable in their own skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting reflects the artist's mature period, during which she moved away from the influence of her contemporaries to establish a distinct visual language. The chair, rendered with heavy, dark strokes, anchors the figure within the frame, while the subtle inclusion of flowers at the base adds a touch of domestic detail. Valadon's work remains a study in the honest depiction of women, free from the decorative artifice common in the portraiture of her era. Her ability to balance colour and form creates a composition that is both grounded and visually arresting, offering a glimpse into the private world of her subjects.\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\/good-children-edouard-vuillard\" 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;\"\u003eGood Children - Édouard Vuillard — Édouard Vuillard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-old-track-to-auvers-paul-cezanne\" 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 Old Track to Auvers - Paul Cézanne — Paul Cézanne\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58344922677583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58344922743119,"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":58344922841423,"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":58344922874191,"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":58344922939727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Women-in-white-stockings_Poster_CompositorV1_1785386991075.jpg?v=1785388037"},{"product_id":"miss-lily-walton-suzanne-valadon","title":"Miss Lily Walton - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1922 portrait by Suzanne Valadon, featuring a seated woman with a cat, rendered with the artist's signature firm outlines and grounded, earthy palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a former artist model who transitioned into a painter of significant technical ability, produced this portrait of Miss Lily Walton in 1922. The work displays her characteristic approach to form, which avoids the soft edges of Impressionism in favour of firm, dark outlines and a deliberate, almost sculptural application of paint. Valadon was largely self-taught, having observed the techniques of the masters she posed for, such as Renoir and Degas, yet she developed a distinct visual language that prioritised psychological presence over idealisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the subject sits in a wooden armchair, holding a ginger cat. The interior setting is rendered with a flattened perspective, drawing attention to the solid shapes of the furniture and the decorative elements, such as the potted plant and the doll on the chest of drawers. The palette is dominated by earthy tones, including deep browns, ochres, and muted greens, which provide a grounding effect for the figure. Valadon uses a heavy, deliberate line to define the contours of the sitter, the chair, and the surrounding objects, creating a sense of structural unity within the frame. The gaze of the sitter is direct and unadorned, reflecting Valadon's interest in capturing the reality of her subjects rather than a romanticised version of their appearance. The painting is a clear example of her mature style, where the influence of her early career as a model informs her empathetic yet objective portrayal of human subjects in their domestic environments.\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-spirit-of-the-dead-watches-paul-gauguin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Spirit of the Dead Watches - Paul Gauguin — Paul Gauguin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/landscape-near-toulouse-henri-martin\" 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;\"\u003eLandscape near Toulouse - Henri Martin — Henri Martin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573564379471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573564445007,"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":58573564543311,"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":58573564576079,"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":58573564641615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Miss-Lily-Walton_Poster_CompositorV1_1787787352556.jpg?v=1787787935"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-monsieur-mori-suzanne-valadon","title":"Portrait of Monsieur Mori - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1922 portrait by Suzanne Valadon, capturing Monsieur Mori with firm outlines and a direct, unvarnished approach to character study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a self-taught artist who began her career as a model for painters such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinctively raw and unvarnished approach to portraiture. In this 1922 work, she depicts Monsieur Mori with a directness that avoids the idealisation common in the period. The subject stands in a domestic interior, his posture captured with a sense of physical weight and presence. Valadon employs a palette of dark, grounded tones for the suit, which contrasts with the more expressive, almost agitated application of colour in the background and the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer technique is characterised by firm, heavy outlines that define the figure against the space. The facial features, particularly the eyes, are rendered with a piercing clarity that suggests a psychological engagement between the sitter and the artist. Valadon eschews soft transitions, preferring instead to build form through blocks of colour and decisive brushwork. This approach reflects her background in the Montmartre art scene, where she observed the methods of her contemporaries while maintaining a singular vision that prioritised structural honesty over decorative finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait provides an insight into Valadon's mature style, where the domestic setting serves as a stage for her character studies. The clock on the sideboard and the chair provide context, yet they remain secondary to the imposing figure of the man. The composition is balanced, with the subject's hands resting on his hip and the chair, creating a stable triangular form. Valadon's work from this decade demonstrates a move towards a more simplified, almost sculptural representation of the human form, stripping away unnecessary detail to focus on the essential character of the individual. Her ability to convey personality through posture and gaze remains a defining feature of her oeuvre.\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-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" 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 Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58607626879311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58607626944847,"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":58607627043151,"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":58607627075919,"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":58607627141455,"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-Monsieur-Mori_Poster_CompositorV1_1788142887594.jpg?v=1788143230"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-woman-suzanne-valadon","title":"Portrait of a Woman - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA direct and candid portrait by French painter Suzanne Valadon, featuring her signature bold line work and a muted, earthy colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, born Marie-Clémentine Valadon, occupied a unique position in the Parisian art scene of the early twentieth century. Initially a model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, she transitioned into a painter of considerable technical skill. Her work is characterised by a direct, unvarnished approach to the human form, often rejecting the idealised aesthetic common to her contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait displays the firm, assertive line work that became a hallmark of her mature style. The subject is rendered with a sense of physical presence, her gaze meeting the viewer with an unwavering, neutral expression. Valadon employs a palette dominated by muted greens and ochres, which serve to ground the figure against the decorative, patterned backdrop. The brushwork is deliberate and robust, avoiding unnecessary detail in favour of structural clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValadon often painted herself and other women with a focus on anatomical reality rather than decorative grace. This painting reflects her interest in the weight and volume of the body, captured through simplified planes of colour and strong outlines. The composition is balanced, with the figure positioned centrally, creating a sense of stability. Her work remains distinct for its lack of sentimentality, offering a candid observation of the human subject. By the time this piece was produced, Valadon had established her own voice, moving away from the influence of her earlier mentors to develop a style rooted in observation and formal rigour. Her paintings from this period demonstrate a clear understanding of spatial relationships and a refusal to conform to the softer, more atmospheric trends of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58607634383183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58607634448719,"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":58607634547023,"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":58607634579791,"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":58607634645327,"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-a-Woman_Poster_CompositorV1_1788143085891.jpg?v=1788143532"},{"product_id":"woman-with-a-double-bass-suzanne-valadon","title":"Woman with a Double Bass - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking portrait by Suzanne Valadon, featuring a woman with a double bass rendered in the artist's signature bold, unvarnished style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a self-taught painter who began her career as a model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinctively robust and unvarnished style. In this work, she depicts a woman positioned alongside a large double bass. The composition is defined by bold, dark outlines and a firm application of paint, which are hallmarks of her mature period. Valadon eschewed the soft, atmospheric qualities often associated with her contemporaries, preferring instead a direct and grounded approach to her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure stands with a steady gaze, her form rendered with a sense of physical weight. The double bass dominates the foreground, its warm, amber-toned wood providing a contrast to the cooler, muted tones of the interior. The background features a window and a fireplace, elements that anchor the subject within a domestic space. The patterned skirt of the woman adds a rhythmic quality to the lower half of the canvas, balancing the verticality of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValadon’s work is noted for its lack of sentimentality. She presents her subjects with an objective, almost clinical eye, focusing on the structural reality of the human form and the objects that surround it. This painting captures a moment of quiet concentration, where the relationship between the musician and her instrument is presented without artifice. The brushwork is deliberate, reflecting her background as a draughtsman, where line and form take precedence over decorative detail. This piece offers a clear view into the artist's ability to imbue everyday scenes with a sense of permanence and gravity, avoiding the fleeting impressions common in earlier movements. Her work remains a study in the balance between observation and the physical act of 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\/the-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" 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 Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609473257807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609473323343,"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":58609473421647,"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":58609473454415,"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":58609473519951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-with-a-Double-Bass_Poster_CompositorV1_1788156552856.jpg?v=1788156721"},{"product_id":"adam-and-eve-suzanne-valadon","title":"Adam and Eve - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1909 oil painting by Suzanne Valadon, depicting Adam and Eve with a direct, unvarnished approach to the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a former artist model who transitioned to painting, produced this work in 1909. It depicts the biblical figures of Adam and Eve in a manner that departs from traditional religious iconography. Rather than presenting the subjects as idealised or ethereal beings, Valadon renders them with a grounded, physical presence. Her approach to the human form is direct and unvarnished, reflecting her experience observing the body from both sides of the easel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition places the figures in a simplified, verdant setting. Eve reaches towards the fruit of the tree, while Adam stands beside her, his gaze directed away from the viewer. The palette relies on earthy greens, muted blues, and the pale, naturalistic tones of the skin. Valadon employs firm outlines and a deliberate application of paint, which gives the figures a sculptural quality. This work is notable for its subversion of the male gaze, as Valadon asserts her own perspective on the nude figure, prioritising anatomical reality over classical perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValadon was a self-taught artist who navigated the male-dominated circles of Montmartre. Her work often features bold lines and a lack of sentimentality. In this painting, the relationship between the two figures is one of equality, with Eve taking the active role in the narrative. The painting remains a clear example of her ability to reinterpret classical themes through a modern, personal lens, focusing on the raw humanity of her subjects rather than decorative artifice.\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-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" 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 Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609482727759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609482793295,"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":58609482891599,"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":58609482924367,"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":58609482989903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Adam-and-Eve_Poster_CompositorV1_1788157329727.jpg?v=1788157429"},{"product_id":"andre-utter-and-his-dogs-suzanne-valadon","title":"André Utter and His Dogs - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of André Utter by Suzanne Valadon, featuring the artist's husband in a relaxed outdoor setting with his dogs, rendered in her signature robust style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a former model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinctively robust and unvarnished style of painting. This portrait depicts André Utter, her husband and a fellow painter, seated outdoors in a relaxed posture. The composition is grounded by the heavy, horizontal form of a fallen log, which provides a stable base for the figure. Utter is dressed in white, his form rendered with firm, clear outlines that are characteristic of Valadon's mature work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding environment is painted with a direct, almost sculptural approach to colour. The greens of the foliage and the earthy tones of the ground are applied with a deliberate, non-naturalistic palette that prioritises the structural integrity of the scene over atmospheric effects. Two dogs rest near his feet, their presence adding a sense of domestic calm to the outdoor setting. Valadon avoids the soft, blurred edges often associated with her contemporaries, opting instead for a graphic clarity that emphasises the physical reality of her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValadon's work often focused on the people within her immediate circle, and this portrait is no exception. By placing Utter in this informal, rural context, she captures a moment of quietude. The painting demonstrates her ability to balance the decorative potential of colour with a rigorous, almost austere, approach to form. Her rejection of academic polish allows the raw energy of her brushwork to remain visible, providing a direct connection between the artist's hand and the final image. This piece offers a clear view into the personal life of one of the most independent figures in early twentieth-century French art, showing her commitment to a personal vision that remained separate from the dominant trends of the era.\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-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" 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 Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609532895567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609532961103,"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":58609533059407,"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":58609533092175,"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":58609533157711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Andr-Utter-and-His-Dogs_Poster_CompositorV1_1788157687533.jpg?v=1788157782"},{"product_id":"bouquet-and-a-cat-suzanne-valadon","title":"Bouquet and a Cat - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA domestic still life by Suzanne Valadon, featuring a ginger cat resting beside a vase of poppies, rendered with bold outlines and a clear, balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a self-taught painter who began her career as a model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinctively robust and unpretentious style. In this work, she presents a domestic scene that balances the organic form of a floral arrangement with the quiet presence of a ginger cat. The composition is grounded by the dark, circular table, which acts as a platform for the blue vase holding poppies and other blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValadon employs a firm, clear outline around her subjects, a technique that separates the elements of the painting while maintaining a cohesive, flattened perspective. The cat, positioned in the foreground, is rendered with simplified, rhythmic brushwork that captures its form without unnecessary detail. The colour palette is deliberate: the bright orange of the poppies and the cat creates a visual dialogue across the canvas, contrasted against the cooler tones of the vase and the patterned fabric draped to the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of her contemporaries who sought to dissolve form through light, Valadon prioritised the physical weight and presence of her subjects. Her approach to the still life genre is direct and unsentimental. She avoids the decorative excesses often associated with the period, opting instead for a composition that feels grounded in the reality of her studio environment. The interplay between the patterned textile and the solid forms of the vase and animal demonstrates her ability to organise complex visual information into a balanced, readable image. This print captures the tactile quality of her original oil application, preserving the directness of her mark-making and the specific chromatic choices that define her later work.\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-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" 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 Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609539580239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609539645775,"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":58609539744079,"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":58609539776847,"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":58609539842383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bouquet-and-a-Cat_Poster_CompositorV1_1788158048913.jpg?v=1788158150"},{"product_id":"farm-montcorin-suzanne-valadon","title":"Farm Montcorin - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1918 oil painting by Suzanne Valadon, depicting the rural landscape of Montcorin with bold forms and a focus on structural clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a self-taught artist who began her career as a model for painters such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinct visual language characterised by firm outlines and a direct approach to her subjects. In this 1918 work, she captures the rural environment of Montcorin with a focus on structural clarity rather than atmospheric softness. The composition is anchored by a large, central tree that divides the frame, its foliage rendered in varied shades of green that suggest volume and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, a farmhouse with a stark red roof provides a geometric counterpoint to the organic forms of the surrounding vegetation. Valadon employs a palette that balances earthy tones with brighter greens and the sharp accent of the roof, creating a sense of physical presence. Her brushwork is deliberate, avoiding the fleeting effects often associated with earlier Impressionist works. Instead, she builds the scene through solid blocks of colour and clear definition. The rolling hills in the background are simplified into rhythmic shapes, leading the eye across the terrain without relying on traditional linear perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValadon’s work from this period reflects her interest in the tangible reality of the French countryside. She avoids sentimentality, choosing instead to document the specific character of the terrain. The painting demonstrates her ability to organise complex natural forms into a coherent, balanced arrangement. By focusing on the interplay between the architecture and the natural world, she creates a scene that feels grounded and immediate. This print captures the texture of her original oil application, preserving the firmness of her line and the specific tonal relationships she established on the canvas. It is an example of her mature style, where technical rigour meets a keen observation of the physical world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" 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 Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609542955343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609543020879,"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":58609543119183,"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":58609543151951,"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":58609543217487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Farm-Montcorin_Poster_CompositorV1_1788158191322.jpg?v=1788158264"},{"product_id":"view-from-my-window-in-genets-brittany-suzanne-valadon","title":"View from My Window in Genets (Brittany) - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1922 oil painting by Suzanne Valadon, capturing a view from her window in Genets with firm brushwork and a focus on structural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a self-taught artist who began her career as a model for painters such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinct approach to painting that prioritised structural clarity and firm outlines. In this 1922 work, she captures a view from her window in Genets, Brittany. The composition is organised around the interplay between the domestic architecture in the distance and the dense, rhythmic foliage in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValadon employs a palette of earthy greens, ochres, and cool blues to define the scene. Her brushwork is deliberate, avoiding the soft, blurred edges often associated with Impressionist works. Instead, she uses strong, visible strokes to construct the forms of the trees and the rooftops. The sky, filled with heavy, textured clouds, provides a sense of atmospheric weight that balances the solidity of the buildings below. The perspective is direct, inviting the viewer to share the artist's vantage point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of her contemporaries who focused on the fleeting effects of light, Valadon was concerned with the physical presence of her subjects. She brings a sense of permanence to the scene, treating the natural elements and the man-made structures with equal attention. The painting demonstrates her ability to synthesise the observed world into a structured, coherent image. Her work from this period reflects a move away from the decorative, favouring a more robust and grounded representation of the French countryside. This piece remains a clear example of her mature style, where the artist's hand is visible in every mark, creating a sense of immediacy and physical connection to the environment she depicts.\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-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" 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 Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58609672520015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58609672585551,"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":58609672683855,"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":58609672716623,"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":58609672782159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/View-from-My-Window-in-Genets-Brittany-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788158416335.jpg?v=1788160515"},{"product_id":"louison-and-raminou-suzanne-valadon","title":"Louison and Raminou - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking portrait by Suzanne Valadon, featuring a woman holding a ginger cat, rendered with bold outlines and a deep, contrasting colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a self-taught painter who began her career as a model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinct visual language characterised by firm outlines and a direct, unvarnished approach to her subjects. In this work, she depicts a woman, identified as Louison, holding a ginger cat named Raminou. The composition is tight, focusing on the physical connection between the human figure and the animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValadon rejects the soft, atmospheric effects common in the work of her contemporaries. Instead, she employs a palette dominated by deep, saturated greens and warm, earthy oranges. The woman wears a dark green garment that merges into the shadowy background, allowing the bright, ginger fur of the cat to serve as the primary visual anchor. Her brushwork is deliberate, defining the contours of the face and the hands with a clarity that reflects her interest in the structural reality of her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting demonstrates Valadon's ability to capture a quiet, domestic moment without resorting to sentimentality. The woman’s expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed away from the viewer, suggesting a private interaction. The cat, held firmly in her arms, is rendered with a focus on its physical presence and texture. By avoiding decorative flourishes, Valadon maintains a focus on the weight and volume of the figures. This work is representative of her mature period, during which she produced numerous portraits and still-life compositions that prioritised formal rigour and a grounded, honest observation of daily life in early twentieth-century France.\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-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" 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 Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58614923034959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58614923100495,"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":58614923198799,"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":58614923231567,"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":58614923297103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Louison-and-Raminou_Poster_CompositorV1_1788173762752.jpg?v=1788174142"},{"product_id":"nude-on-the-sofa-suzanne-valadon","title":"Nude on the Sofa - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold, Post-Impressionist study of a reclining nude, defined by Suzanne Valadon's signature firm outlines and unidealised, realistic anatomical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a former model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinct approach to the female nude that rejected the idealised, passive tropes common in the nineteenth century. In this composition, the subject reclines on a patterned sofa, her posture direct and unselfconscious. Valadon employs a firm, clear outline to define the figure, a technique she refined during her years observing the work of her contemporaries in Montmartre. The anatomical rendering is grounded and realistic, prioritising the physical presence of the sitter over decorative softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is dominated by the bold, warm tones of the upholstery, which contrast with the cooler, pale flesh tones of the figure. The background is simplified, allowing the interaction between the subject and the patterned fabric to occupy the viewer's attention. Valadon often utilised these heavy, dark contours to separate her subjects from their surroundings, creating a sense of volume and weight. Her work is characterised by this uncompromising honesty, presenting the human form with a frankness that was unconventional for the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValadon was the first woman to be admitted to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and her career spanned several decades of significant change in French art. Her paintings often feature women in private, domestic settings, yet they lack the voyeuristic quality found in many male-authored nudes of the era. Instead, the focus remains on the structural integrity of the figure and the bold application of paint. This piece captures her mature style, where the balance of colour and line creates a stable, assertive image. It is a clear example of her ability to transform traditional subject matter into a personal, modern statement through disciplined observation and a rejection of academic artifice.\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-village-of-kerhostin-maxime-maufra\" 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 Village of Kerhostin - Maxime Maufra — Maxime Maufra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/annunciation-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eAnnunciation - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Valadon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58614923985231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58614924050767,"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":58614924149071,"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":58614924181839,"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":58614924247375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nude-on-the-Sofa_Poster_CompositorV1_1788173942326.jpg?v=1788174317"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-woman-suzanne-valadon-1","title":"Portrait of a Woman - Suzanne Valadon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1915 portrait by Suzanne Valadon, featuring bold lines and a textured, expressive composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Valadon, a former model for artists such as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, developed a distinct visual language that prioritised raw honesty over conventional beauty. This portrait, dated 1915, displays her characteristic approach to form and colour. The subject is rendered with a firm, almost sculptural quality, reflecting Valadon's background as a draughtswoman who prioritised clear outlines and structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition balances the figure against a dense, decorative background. To the left, a collection of lilies and other flora provides a vertical counterpoint to the subject's posture. The brushwork is deliberate and textured, particularly in the rendering of the subject's bodice and the patterned fabric of her dress. Valadon avoids the soft, atmospheric blurring common in the work of her contemporaries, opting instead for a directness that captures the physical presence of the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer palette is assertive, utilising high-contrast tones that draw the eye across the canvas. The interplay between the dark, solid form of the woman and the energetic, almost frantic marks of the background creates a sense of tension. This work is representative of Valadon's mature period, during which she moved away from the influence of her mentors to establish a style defined by its psychological weight and formal rigour. 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