{"product_id":"the-mad-woman-of-douai-william-orpen","title":"The Mad Woman of Douai - William Orpen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam Orpen's \"The Mad Woman of Douai\" (1918) depicts the desolation of post-war France, focusing on the psychological impact of war on civilians amidst a ruined cityscape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWilliam Orpen's 1918 oil on canvas, \"The Mad Woman of Douai\", presents a haunting scene of post-war devastation. Orpen, a prominent Irish artist, served as an official war artist during the First World War. This painting reflects the psychological impact of the conflict on civilians. The palette is dominated by muted blues, greys, and browns, creating a sombre atmosphere. The composition centres on a group of figures gathered near the ruins of a building, possibly a church, marked by a crucifix. A woman sits in the foreground, seemingly detached from the surrounding chaos, embodying the title's reference to madness. Soldiers stand nearby, their presence a reminder of the ongoing conflict. The background reveals a ruined cityscape, with skeletal buildings and debris stretching into the distance. The overall effect is one of desolation and despair, capturing the human cost of war.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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 Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Orpen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709505577295,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709520978255,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709521011023,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709521043791,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709521076559,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Mad-Woman-of-Douai_Poster_CompositorV1_1778892725744.jpg?v=1778893370","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-mad-woman-of-douai-william-orpen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}