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The figures are rendered with a deliberate flatness, prioritising linear clarity over anatomical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a highly controlled aesthetic, where the decorative borders and the stylised wings of the angel frame the subjects within a rigid, almost architectural space. The patterns on the garments and the background elements reflect the influence of Theosophy, a movement that deeply informed de Bazel's creative output. His interest in universal harmony and geometric precision is evident in the balanced arrangement of the figures and the repetitive, rhythmic quality of the line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the fluid, organic forms often associated with contemporary Art Nouveau, this work leans towards a more austere, symbolic language. The monochromatic palette allows the viewer to focus on the interplay of shapes and the symbolic gestures of the hands. The composition functions as a meditation on human connection, mediated by a higher, celestial presence. De Bazel's approach to printmaking here is akin to his architectural practice, where every element is placed with exactitude to create a cohesive, unified whole. This print offers a glimpse into the intellectual and artistic climate of the Netherlands at the turn of the twentieth century, where designers sought to reconcile modern industrial life with ancient, spiritual motifs.\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\/arbeider-bij-een-vuur-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst\" 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;\"\u003eArbeider bij een vuur - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst — Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/and-there-fell-a-great-star-from-heaven-burning-as-it-were-a-lamp-odilon-redon-1\" 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;\"\u003eAnd there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Karel de Bazel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455021224271,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455043768655,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455043801423,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455043834191,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455043866959,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455043899727,"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":58455043932495,"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":58455043965263,"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":58455043998031,"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":58455044030799,"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":58455044063567,"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":58455044096335,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Engel-bij-een-man-en-vrouw_Poster_CompositorV1_1786241527790.jpg?v=1786484188","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/engel-bij-een-man-en-vrouw-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}