{"product_id":"man-met-waterpijp-marius-bauer","title":"Man met waterpijp - Marius Bauer","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn atmospheric etching by Dutch artist Marius Bauer, depicting a figure resting with a water pipe through expressive, gestural line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarius Bauer was a Dutch painter and printmaker who travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and North Africa. His work reflects a fascination with the atmosphere of these regions, often focusing on the quiet, daily activities of local inhabitants. This etching captures a figure resting with a water pipe, a subject that appears frequently in his observations of Eastern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBauer utilised a distinct etching technique, characterised by rapid, spontaneous lines that build up form through density rather than precise contour. The composition is contained within a small, square frame, creating a sense of intimacy. The artist employs heavy cross-hatching to define the shadows and the texture of the figure's clothing, while the surrounding environment remains suggested through lighter, more gestural marks. The plate tone remains visible, adding a tactile quality to the paper surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates Bauer's ability to convey light and shadow through the medium of etching. By focusing on the figure's posture and the specific object of the water pipe, he provides a glimpse into a scene of repose. The work avoids excessive detail, allowing the viewer to focus on the interplay of line and tone. As a practitioner of the Dutch etching tradition, Bauer brought a modern, impressionistic sensibility to his depictions of distant lands. His prints are valued for their technical skill and their ability to capture a fleeting moment with economy of line. This piece is a representative example of his graphic output, showing his preference for dark, atmospheric interiors and the human form in a state of relaxation.\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\/water-carriers-of-the-ganges-edwin-lord-weeks-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;\"\u003eWater Carriers Of The Ganges - Edwin Lord Weeks — Edwin Lord Weeks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-turkish-princess-unknown-artist\" 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;\"\u003eA Turkish Princess - Unknown Artist — Unknown Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marius Bauer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491568849231,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491573305679,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491573338447,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491573371215,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491573403983,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491573436751,"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":58491573469519,"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":58491573502287,"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":58491573535055,"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":58491573567823,"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":58491573600591,"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":58491573633359,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Man-met-waterpijp_Poster_CompositorV1_1786383624492.jpg?v=1786925919","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/man-met-waterpijp-marius-bauer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}