{"product_id":"omlijsting-met-griekse-motieven-scarabeeen-en-vliegen-theodore-roussel","title":"Omlijsting met Griekse motieven, scarabeeën en vliegen - Théodore Roussel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Art Nouveau etching by Théodore Roussel, featuring delicate calligraphic lines, classical Greek motifs, and subtle naturalistic details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThéodore Roussel, a French artist who spent much of his career in London, produced this work as part of his experimental approach to printmaking. The composition features a central, dark, organic-shaped void surrounded by a field of muted teal. Within this space, delicate, copper-toned lines trace swirling, calligraphic patterns that evoke natural forms. The border is defined by a rigid, geometric Greek key motif, which provides a stark contrast to the fluid, asymmetrical elements contained within the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the aesthetic preoccupations of the late nineteenth century, where artists sought to integrate classical references with the organic sensibilities of the Art Nouveau movement. Roussel was known for his technical innovations in colour printing, often using multiple plates to achieve subtle tonal shifts. The inclusion of scarabs and flies, subtle details within the decorative scheme, points to the period's fascination with entomology and the natural world as a source for design. The work functions as a study in balance, contrasting the structured, repetitive nature of the border with the spontaneous, flowing lines of the inner design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Roussel operated outside the mainstream, often printing his own plates and experimenting with different paper textures and ink densities. This particular work demonstrates his ability to manipulate aquatint to create a soft, atmospheric background that allows the finer etched lines to emerge with clarity. It is a refined example of decorative printmaking, intended to function as an ornamental frame or a standalone graphic exercise. The muted palette and precise execution reveal an artist who valued the physical process of printmaking as much as the final visual result.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nieuwjaarswens-van-octave-uzanne-voor-het-jaar-1897-new-years-greeting-card-for-octave-uzanne-1897-georges-de-feure\" 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;\"\u003eNieuwjaarswens van Octave Uzanne voor het jaar 1897 (New Year's Greeting Card for Octave Uzanne, 1897) - Georges de Feure — Georges de Feure\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Théodore Roussel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718749196623,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718757323087,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718757355855,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718757388623,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718757421391,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718757454159,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718757486927,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718757519695,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718757552463,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718757585231,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718757617999,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718757650767,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Omlijsting-met-Griekse-motieven-scarabee-n-en-vliegen_Poster_CompositorV1_1788908919884.jpg?v=1788909597","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/omlijsting-met-griekse-motieven-scarabeeen-en-vliegen-theodore-roussel","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}