{"product_id":"sarah-bernhardt-jean-leon-gerome","title":"Sarah Bernhardt - Jean-Leon Gerome","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine art print of Jean-Leon Gerome's polychrome marble bust of the actress Sarah Bernhardt, created in 1895.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis polychrome marble bust depicts the celebrated French actress Sarah Bernhardt. Jean-Leon Gerome, a painter and sculptor associated with the Academic tradition, created this work during the final decade of his career. The sculpture demonstrates his interest in reviving the ancient practice of tinting marble, a technique he explored extensively in his later years to achieve a lifelike quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait captures Bernhardt with a high collar and a textured, curly hairstyle. The surface treatment of the marble varies, with the face rendered in a smooth, pale finish that contrasts with the coloured elements of the bust. To the side of the figure, a small, draped character stands, while a group of putti appears to emerge from the base. These additions introduce a narrative or allegorical layer to the portrait, typical of Gerome's penchant for incorporating classical motifs into his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerome was known for his technical precision and his ability to manage complex surfaces. In this piece, the combination of naturalistic portraiture and decorative, sculpted relief shows his approach to the medium. The inclusion of the name 'Sarah Bernhardt' at the base confirms the subject, who was a dominant figure in the theatre of the late nineteenth century. The work reflects the artist's engagement with the material possibilities of marble, moving beyond the traditional white finish to experiment with colour and texture. This print captures the subtle tonal variations of the original sculpture, offering a clear view of the craftsmanship involved in the carving and the application of pigment. It provides a record of the intersection between the theatrical persona of the sitter and the formal rigour of the sculptor.\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\/victor-hugo-bust-auguste-rodin\" 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;\"\u003eVictor Hugo (Bust) by Auguste Rodin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/bishop-benjamin-tucker-tanner-henry-ossawa-tanner\" 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;\"\u003eBishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner by Henry Ossawa Tanner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Léon Gérôme","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475212829007,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475212894543,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475212992847,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475213025615,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475213091151,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sarah-Bernhardt_Poster_CompositorV1_1794412794751.jpg?v=1794447137","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/sarah-bernhardt-jean-leon-gerome","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}