{"product_id":"putti-with-a-medallion-charles-dominique-joseph-eisen","title":"Putti with a Medallion - Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Rococo painting by Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen, depicting putti surrounding a classical medallion in a delicate, light-filled composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Dominique Joseph Eisen, a painter and draughtsman active in the mid-eighteenth century, produced this work during the height of the French Rococo period. The composition features a central medallion, rendered in a monochromatic grisaille style to mimic a carved relief, which depicts a classical female figure accompanied by a smaller attendant. This medallion is supported by a group of putti, whose soft, rounded forms and playful expressions are characteristic of the period's interest in lighthearted, mythological themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are positioned against a sky of pale blue, with clouds providing a base for their interaction. Eisen employs a palette of soft flesh tones, muted earth colours for the clouds, and the bright, gilded yellow of the medallion frame. The overall effect is one of decorative harmony, intended for an interior setting where such allegorical subjects were common in aristocratic homes. The brushwork is precise, allowing for the delicate rendering of the putti's wings and the subtle transitions of light across their skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEisen was well-known for his work as a book illustrator, and his experience in small-scale, highly detailed compositions is evident here. The oval format, framed by a painted ribbon motif, suggests this piece was designed to function as an overdoor or a decorative panel. By focusing on the interplay between the sculptural quality of the central medallion and the animated, living figures surrounding it, the artist creates a visual dialogue between classical antiquity and the contemporary aesthetic of the French court. The work avoids heavy shadows, favouring a clear, even illumination that emphasises the grace of the figures and the ornamental nature of the entire arrangement.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-a-woman-said-to-be-madame-charles-simon-favart-francois-hubert-drouais\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of a Woman, Said to be Madame Charles Simon Favart - François Hubert Drouais — François-Hubert Drouais\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58796671959375,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58796697485647,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58796697518415,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58796697551183,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58796697583951,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58796697616719,"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":58796697649487,"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":58796697682255,"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":58796697715023,"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":58796697747791,"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":58796697780559,"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":58796697813327,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Putti-with-a-Medallion_Poster_CompositorV1_1789567157037.jpg?v=1789568098","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/putti-with-a-medallion-charles-dominique-joseph-eisen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}