{"product_id":"pomone-mlle-marguerite-grain-jean-dupas","title":"Pomone (Mlle Marguerite Grain) - Jean Dupas","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1923 portrait by Jean Dupas, depicting Marguerite Grain as the Roman goddess Pomona, rendered in the characteristic smooth, stylised aesthetic of the Art Deco period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJean Dupas, a central figure in the French Art Deco movement, painted this portrait of Marguerite Grain in 1923. The work captures the aesthetic sensibilities of the interwar period, characterised by a synthesis of classical motifs and modern graphic clarity. Dupas, who trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, developed a distinct visual language that often featured elongated figures and precise, sculptural forms. \n\nIn this composition, the subject is depicted with the attributes of Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards. The inclusion of apples, grapes, and small birds reinforces this mythological connection. The sitter wears a distinctive headpiece, which mirrors the braided hairstyles popularised during the 1920s. Her features are rendered with a smooth, porcelain-like finish, typical of the artist's approach to portraiture. The background is a muted, cool grey, which allows the warmer tones of the fruit and the subject's complexion to emerge. \n\nDupas was well-known for his work in graphic design and illustration, and this background is evident in the controlled, deliberate application of paint. The composition is balanced, with the subject's hand raised to hold a small flower, creating a gentle diagonal movement across the frame. The work reflects the period's fascination with stylised elegance and the revival of classical themes within a contemporary framework. The precise lines and the deliberate arrangement of elements demonstrate the artist's mastery of form and his ability to integrate decorative motifs into a cohesive portrait. This print offers an opportunity to examine the intersection of fine art and the decorative impulses that defined the Art Deco era.\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\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" 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;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eros-robe-et-manteau-pour-le-soir-de-worth-george-barbier-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;\"\u003eEros, Robe et Manteau, Pour le Soir, de Worth - George Barbier — George Barbier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Dupas","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58043316633935,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58043317846351,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58043317879119,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pomone-Mlle-Marguerite-Grain-_Poster_CompositorV1_1782349085674.jpg?v=1782349289","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/pomone-mlle-marguerite-grain-jean-dupas","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}