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Samarkande, Plate No. 2 - Émile-Allain Séguy
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$220.00 NZD
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$220.00 NZD
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Description
Plate No. 2 from Émile-Allain Séguy's 'Samarkande' series, this Art Deco pochoir print features stylised trees and blossoms in a rich colour palette, perfect for adding a touch of vintage elegance to any room.
This striking pochoir print is Plate No. 2 from Émile-Allain Séguy's 'Samarkande' series, published in 1914. Séguy, a French artist renowned for his Art Deco designs, drew inspiration from diverse cultures, and this series reflects the rich artistic heritage of Central Asia. The print showcases a stylised landscape featuring cypress-like trees rendered in deep blacks and purples, interspersed with delicate white blossoms and turquoise foliage. The composition evokes a sense of exoticism and elegance, characteristic of the Art Deco movement's fascination with global motifs and luxurious aesthetics. The 'Samarkande' series exemplifies Séguy's mastery of the pochoir technique, a labour-intensive method of hand-colouring prints using stencils. This process allowed for vibrant colours and intricate details, resulting in a visually stunning and highly decorative artwork. The print's ornamental quality and sophisticated colour palette make it a perfect addition to any interior, adding a touch of vintage glamour and artistic flair. Whether displayed as a standalone piece or as part of a gallery wall, this print is sure to captivate and inspire. As a fine art print for the home, this piece offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Art Deco history. Its timeless design and exquisite craftsmanship make it a versatile and enduring decorative element, suitable for both modern and traditional settings.
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Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Samarkande, Plate No. 2 - Émile-Allain Séguy
Regular price
From $130.00 NZD
Sale price
From $130.00 NZD
Regular price
Fine Art Framed / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / Black frame
Artist Biography
Émile-Allain Séguy
Émile Allain Séguy, a French artist born in 1877, is best known for his exquisite pochoir prints celebrating the Art Deco movement's fascination with the natural world. Unlike many of his contemporaries who focused on geometric abstraction, Séguy found inspiration in the intricate beauty of insects, flowers, and other organic forms. His work offered a vibrant, stylised vision of nature, perfectly capturing the era's desire for both luxury and a connection to the environment.
Séguy's artistic process was meticulous. He employed the pochoir technique, a highly refined form of stencilling, to create prints with remarkable depth and colour saturation. Each print required numerous stencils, painstakingly hand-cut and applied, resulting in a richness and texture unmatched by other printing methods. This dedication to craftsmanship elevated his prints from mere reproductions to works of art in their own right.
Though perhaps not as widely recognised as some of his Art Deco peers, Émile Allain Séguy's legacy endures through his stunning prints. His work offers a unique window into the period's aesthetic sensibilities, showcasing a harmonious blend of naturalism and stylised design. Owning a Séguy print is not just acquiring a beautiful image; it's possessing a piece of Art Deco history, a testament to the era's elegance and artistic innovation.
Séguy's artistic process was meticulous. He employed the pochoir technique, a highly refined form of stencilling, to create prints with remarkable depth and colour saturation. Each print required numerous stencils, painstakingly hand-cut and applied, resulting in a richness and texture unmatched by other printing methods. This dedication to craftsmanship elevated his prints from mere reproductions to works of art in their own right.
Though perhaps not as widely recognised as some of his Art Deco peers, Émile Allain Séguy's legacy endures through his stunning prints. His work offers a unique window into the period's aesthetic sensibilities, showcasing a harmonious blend of naturalism and stylised design. Owning a Séguy print is not just acquiring a beautiful image; it's possessing a piece of Art Deco history, a testament to the era's elegance and artistic innovation.
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Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
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