{"product_id":"francesca-da-rimini-and-paolo-malatesta-with-child-on-a-balcony-edouard-hamman","title":"Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta with Child on a Balcony - Edouard Hamman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate watercolour by Edouard Hamman depicting the literary figures Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta in a quiet domestic moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watercolour by the Belgian artist Edouard Hamman depicts a scene from the tragic narrative of Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta. Hamman, known for his focus on historical and literary subjects, presents the figures in a domestic setting on a balcony. The composition centres on Francesca, who holds an infant, while Paolo stands nearby, holding a book. The inclusion of the book serves as a reference to the literary source of their story, specifically the fifth canto of Dante Alighieri's Inferno, where the act of reading together leads to their fateful romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a delicate application of watercolour, allowing for soft transitions in the light and shadow across the figures and the architectural elements of the balcony. The clothing reflects a nineteenth-century interpretation of medieval Italian dress, a common practice among painters of the Romantic period who sought to evoke historical authenticity through costume. To the right, a small cradle is visible, grounding the scene in a domestic reality that contrasts with the dramatic weight of the literary source material. The background features a muted, atmospheric view of a distant landscape, which provides depth without distracting from the primary interaction between the two figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHamman was active during the mid-nineteenth century, a period when European artists frequently returned to Dante for inspiration. His approach here is restrained, focusing on the quiet intimacy of the figures rather than the overt tragedy often associated with their story. The work demonstrates the technical precision typical of his output, with careful attention paid to the folds of fabric and the subtle expressions of the subjects. This print captures the nuanced colour palette and the soft, illustrative quality of the original watercolour, making it a suitable addition for those interested in nineteenth-century historical genre works.\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\/giotto-painting-dantes-portrait-dante-gabriel-rossetti\" 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;\"\u003eGiotto Painting Dante's Portrait by Dante Gabriel Rossetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/francis-i-and-his-mistress-anne-de-pisseleu-ferdinand-victor-eugene-delacroix\" 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;\"\u003eFrancis I and his Mistress (Anne de Pisseleu) - Ferdinand-Victor by Eugène Delacroix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edouard-hamman\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEdouard Hamman prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edouard Hamman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461800984911,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461807505743,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461807538511,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461807571279,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461807604047,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461807636815,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461807669583,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461807702351,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461807735119,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461807767887,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461807800655,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461807833423,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Francesca-da-Rimini-and-Paolo-Malatesta-with-Child-on-a-Balcony_Poster_CompositorV1_1792112453190.jpg?v=1794355934","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/francesca-da-rimini-and-paolo-malatesta-with-child-on-a-balcony-edouard-hamman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}