{"product_id":"the-scarlet-ribbon-theo-van-rysselberghe","title":"The Scarlet Ribbon - Théo van Rysselberghe","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Neo-Impressionist study of a woman at her mirror, rendered in the characteristic divisionist style of Théo van Rysselberghe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThéo van Rysselberghe, a central figure in the Belgian Neo-Impressionist movement, produced this work in 1906. The painting depicts a woman seated before a mirror, captured in the act of adjusting her hair. The composition relies on the divisionist technique, where small, distinct dots of colour are applied to the canvas to create a luminous effect when viewed from a distance. The artist employs a scientific approach to optics, placing complementary colours side by side to generate a sense of light and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is viewed from behind, with her reflection visible in the mirror frame. This doubling of the figure adds a layer of psychological depth to the domestic scene. The scarlet ribbon in her hair provides a sharp chromatic contrast against the softer, cooler tones of the skin and the surrounding interior. Van Rysselberghe demonstrates a mastery of light, as the dots of paint suggest the texture of the fabric and the reflective surface of the glass. The background features a patterned textile, which is rendered with the same meticulous attention to colour theory as the figure herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the artist's transition from his earlier, more rigid adherence to Pointillism toward a freer, more expressive application of paint. The brushwork remains systematic, yet it possesses a fluidity that softens the contours of the body. By focusing on a private moment of grooming, the artist invites the viewer to observe a quiet, intimate space. The work remains a clear example of the technical rigour and aesthetic concerns that defined the Neo-Impressionist circle in the early twentieth century.\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\/little-pierre-georges-lemmen\" 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;\"\u003eLittle Pierre - Georges Lemmen — Georges Lemmen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/geneva-1919-paul-signac\" 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;\"\u003eGeneva, 1919 - Paul Signac — Paul Signac\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Théo van Rysselberghe","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58416858759503,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58416858825039,"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":58416858923343,"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":58416858956111,"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":58416859021647,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Scarlet-Ribbon_Poster_CompositorV1_1786148202261.jpg?v=1786148435","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/the-scarlet-ribbon-theo-van-rysselberghe","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}