{"product_id":"an-old-mountain-troll-john-bauer","title":"An Old Mountain Troll - John Bauer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA melancholic illustration by John Bauer, 'An Old Mountain Troll' depicts a solitary troll against a backdrop of clouds, rendered in muted browns, greys, and creams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn Bauer, a Swedish painter and illustrator (1882-1918), is best known for his illustrations of fairy tales and folklore. His work often depicts scenes from Swedish legends, characterised by a blend of romanticism and symbolism. Bauer's illustrations are recognised for their distinctive style, which combines detailed realism with imaginative and fantastical elements. He tragically died at the age of 36, when the boat he was travelling on sank in Lake Vättern. 'An Old Mountain Troll' exemplifies Bauer's style. The artwork presents a solitary troll, seated on a small hill against a backdrop of clouds. The troll is depicted with a long beard, wearing simple clothing, and adorned with bracelets. The colour palette is muted, dominated by browns, greys, and creams, which contributes to the work's melancholic mood. The composition, framed by an arch, adds a sense of enclosure and focuses attention on the central figure. The text at the bottom translates to 'An Old Mountain Troll'.\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=\"\/products\/saint-george-gustave-moreau\" 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;\"\u003eSaint George - Gustave Moreau — Gustave Moreau\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-man-odilon-redon\" 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 Man - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Bauer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57770421682511,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57770421911887,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57770421944655,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/An-Old-Mountain-Troll_Poster_CompositorV1_1779599643707.jpg?v=1779599774","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/an-old-mountain-troll-john-bauer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}