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This flattened, ornamental backdrop contrasts with the more naturalistic treatment of the girl's features. Her expression is solemn, and her hands are clasped in a gesture of quiet contemplation. The use of graphite allows for delicate shading in the folds of her dress and the contours of her face, while the watercolour washes provide a muted, golden warmth to the surrounding space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription 'HARPJE' and 'AETAT XV' (Latin for 'at the age of fifteen') at the top of the arch reinforces the work's formal, almost ritualistic quality. Roland Holst was known for his interest in the synthesis of the arts, and this piece demonstrates his ability to integrate graphic design elements with traditional portraiture. The work avoids the psychological intensity often associated with later expressionist portraits, opting instead for a balanced, harmonious arrangement that prioritises line and decorative unity. It remains a characteristic example of the artist's graphic output during the 1890s, a period when he was deeply engaged with the visual language of the European avant-garde.\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\/la-belle-jardiniere-octobre-eugene-grasset\" 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;\"\u003eLa Belle Jardiniere – Octobre - Eugène Grasset — Eugène Grasset\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fishing-village-brittany-odilon-redon\" 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;\"\u003eFishing Village, Brittany - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58400914637135,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58400924533071,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58400924565839,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58400924598607,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58400924631375,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58400924664143,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58400924696911,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58400924729679,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58400924762447,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58400924795215,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58400924827983,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58400924860751,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Harpje-oud-vijftien-jaar_Poster_CompositorV1_1786032532857.jpg?v=1786034232","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portret-van-harpje-oud-vijftien-jaar-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}