{"product_id":"the-novel-reader-vincent-van-gogh","title":"The Novel Reader - Vincent van Gogh","description":"\u003cp\u003eVincent van Gogh's 'The Novel Reader' (1888) captures a woman engrossed in her book. This Post-Impressionist portrait features bold colours and expressive brushwork, creating a sense of energy and intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePainted in 1888, Vincent van Gogh's 'The Novel Reader' is a portrait of a woman absorbed in her book. The painting is characterised by its bold colours and expressive brushwork, typical of Van Gogh's Post-Impressionist style. The subject, rendered in shades of green and yellow, sits against a background of vibrant yellow and green, with a suggestion of a bookshelf behind her. The figure's face is cast in shadow, drawing attention to the book in her hands, which is illuminated with a bright yellow hue. Van Gogh's use of colour is particularly striking in this work. The juxtaposition of the greens and yellows creates a sense of energy and movement, while the darker tones of the figure's dress provide a grounding element. The brushstrokes are visible and textured, adding to the overall sense of immediacy and emotion. 'The Novel Reader' is a study of contemplation and the quiet pleasure of reading. It captures a moment of intimacy and introspection, inviting the viewer to share in the subject's absorption in her book. The painting is currently held in a private collection.\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\/monsieur-boileau-at-the-cafe-henri-de-toulouse-lautrec\" 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;\"\u003eMonsieur Boileau at the Café - Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec — Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/whispered-words-parau-parau-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;\"\u003eWhispered Words (Parau Parau) - Paul Gauguin — Paul Gauguin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/vincent-van-gogh\" 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;\"\u003eMore by Vincent van Gogh →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent van Gogh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57144431313231,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57144431378767,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57144431477071,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57144431509839,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57144431575375,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57144431608143,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57144431640911,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57144431706447,"sku":null,"price":730.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57144431771983,"sku":null,"price":730.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_93e35c86-e211-449f-8449-996404a3f3ae.jpg?v=1777151243","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/the-novel-reader-vincent-van-gogh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}