{"product_id":"ibis-study-from-jardin-des-plantes-gustave-moreau","title":"Ibis (Study from Jardin des Plantes) - Gustave Moreau","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate watercolour study of an ibis, captured by French Symbolist Gustave Moreau at the Jardin des Plantes in 1896.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study of an ibis, executed by Gustave Moreau in 1896, offers a glimpse into the artist's observational practices. While Moreau is widely recognised for his dense, mythological compositions and Symbolist themes, his work frequently included direct studies from nature. This piece was produced at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, a location that provided the artist with access to exotic specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolour demonstrates a focus on form and colouration. The bird is rendered with a light touch, using washes of burnt sienna and ochre to define the plumage, while the neck and head remain largely unpainted, allowing the paper to provide the base tone. The graphite underdrawing remains visible, revealing the artist's initial process of capturing the creature's posture and proportions. The long, curved beak is depicted with precision, reflecting the artist's attention to anatomical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the heavily embellished canvases for which Moreau is known, this work is restrained. It lacks the decorative excess of his finished paintings, instead presenting a clear, objective view of the subject. The inclusion of the artist's initials and the date at the bottom of the sheet confirms its status as a personal record of his observations. This print captures the quiet, analytical side of an artist who spent much of his career constructing elaborate, imaginary worlds. It serves as a reminder of the foundational role that direct observation played in the development of his broader artistic output.\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\/duck-and-bird-both-with-wings-extended-jean-baptiste-oudry\" 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;\"\u003eDuck and Bird, both with Wings Extended - Jean-Baptiste Oudry — Jean-Baptiste Oudry\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jonge-dode-vogel-philip-zilcken\" 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;\"\u003eJonge dode vogel - Philip Zilcken — Philip Zilcken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gustave Moreau","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59112667119951,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59112674165071,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59112674197839,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ibis-Study-from-Jardin-des-Plantes-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791953439893.jpg?v=1791953482","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/ibis-study-from-jardin-des-plantes-gustave-moreau","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}