{"product_id":"en-riddare-red-fram-john-bauer","title":"En riddare red fram - John Bauer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA knight on horseback, rendered in watercolour and gouache, by Swedish illustrator John Bauer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Bauer, a Swedish illustrator active in the early twentieth century, produced this work as part of his contribution to the folklore anthology Bland tomtar och troll (Among Gnomes and Trolls). The image depicts a knight mounted upon a heavy horse, set against a backdrop of stylised, mountainous terrain. Bauer employs a distinct colour palette dominated by deep blues and ochre tones, creating a sense of atmospheric distance and mystery. The knight, clad in polished armour, holds a small bird, a detail that introduces a quiet, contemplative quality to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBauer's technique combines precise line work with layered washes of watercolour and gouache. The horse is rendered with a heavy, flowing mane that echoes the rhythmic lines of the surrounding hills. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the knight contrasting against the horizontal expanse of the horse and the undulating horizon. This work reflects the artist's interest in Nordic mythology and the aesthetic traditions of the period, where folklore and nature were frequently synthesised into visual narratives. The attention to detail in the knight's equipment and the horse's trappings demonstrates Bauer's technical proficiency and his ability to construct a convincing, albeit fantastical, world. The work remains a representative example of his contribution to Swedish illustration, capturing the melancholic and ethereal tone often associated with his depictions of fairy tales and legendary figures.\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\/untitled-parisian-street-with-wagons-georges-michel\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Parisian Street with Wagons) - Georges Michel — Georges Michel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-proverbs-if-marion-will-dance-then-she-has-to-take-the-consequences-francisco-de-goya\" 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 Proverbs: If Marion Will Dance, Then She Has to Take the Consequences - Francisco de Goya — Francisco Goya\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":58517828600143,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58517875982671,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58517876015439,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517876048207,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58517876080975,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517876113743,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517876146511,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58517876179279,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517876212047,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58517876244815,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58517876277583,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58517876310351,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/En-riddare-red-fram_Poster_CompositorV1_1786467036280.jpg?v=1787148083","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/en-riddare-red-fram-john-bauer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}