{"product_id":"arbeider-bij-een-vuur-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst","title":"Arbeider bij een vuur - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking lithograph by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst depicting a worker standing before a furnace, rendered with dramatic light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Nicolaüs Roland Holst was a significant figure in the Dutch art world at the turn of the twentieth century. This lithograph, titled Arbeider bij een vuur, captures a solitary figure positioned before a furnace. The composition relies on the contrast between the dark, heavy shadows of the industrial setting and the luminous, flickering light emanating from the fire. The worker stands in a state of repose, his posture suggesting the physical toll of his labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoland Holst employed a graphic style that balances realistic observation with a symbolic approach to the human condition. The lines are deliberate, defining the contours of the worker against the abstract, swirling energy of the flames. The muted colour palette, dominated by earthy tones and the cool blue of the worker's shirt, directs attention to the interplay of light and shadow. This work reflects the broader interest in the lives of the working class that occupied many artists during this period. The print demonstrates the technical capabilities of lithography to render texture, from the rough fabric of the clothing to the ethereal quality of the firelight. By focusing on the individual, the artist invites the viewer to consider the dignity and the isolation inherent in industrial work. The work remains a clear example of the artist's graphic output, which often explored themes of social consciousness and human struggle through a refined, disciplined aesthetic.\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\/la-folie-lunacy-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;\"\u003eLa Folie (Lunacy) - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-belle-jardiniere-septembre-eugene-grasset\" 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;\"\u003eLa Belle Jardinière - Septembre - Eugène Grasset — Eugène Grasset\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58380034638159,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58380100239695,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58380100272463,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58380100305231,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58380100337999,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58380100370767,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58380100403535,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58380100436303,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58380100469071,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58380100501839,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58380100534607,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58380100567375,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Arbeider-bij-een-vuur_Poster_CompositorV1_1785819841039.jpg?v=1785820260","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/arbeider-bij-een-vuur-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}