{"product_id":"the-roofs-of-paris-in-the-snow-auguste-herbin","title":"The Roofs of Paris in the Snow - Auguste Herbin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA winter cityscape by Auguste Herbin, rendered in the Neo-Impressionist style with a focus on light and atmospheric texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work captures a winter view across the Parisian skyline, rendered through the methodical application of small, distinct dots of colour. Auguste Herbin, before his transition into geometric abstraction, experimented with the techniques of Neo-Impressionism. The composition focuses on the verticality of chimney stacks and the sloping planes of rooftops, all blanketed by a heavy, atmospheric snowfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a palette dominated by cool tones, including slate blues, muted greens, and stark whites, to convey the chill of the season. By placing these colours side by side, Herbin allows the viewer's eye to blend the pigments, creating a shimmering effect that mimics the diffusion of light through falling snow. The foreground features the dark, skeletal branches of trees, which provide a sharp contrast to the soft, blurred forms of the buildings in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the influence of Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, who championed the scientific approach to colour theory. Herbin uses this method to organise the urban environment into a series of rhythmic, textured surfaces. The lack of hard outlines forces the viewer to perceive the scene as a collection of light and shadow rather than solid objects. The result is a quiet, meditative study of a city in winter, where the architecture becomes secondary to the atmospheric conditions. This print preserves the texture of the original brushwork, allowing for a close examination of the pointillist technique. It is a representative example of Herbin's early career, showing his technical precision before he moved toward the bold, non-representational forms for which he is later known.\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\/the-roofs-of-paris-in-the-snow-the-view-from-the-artists-studio-henri-martin\" 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;\"\u003eThe Roofs of Paris in the Snow, the View from the Artist's Studio by Henri Martin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/roofs-of-paris-francis-picabia\" 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;\"\u003eRoofs of Paris by Francis Picabia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAuguste Herbin prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auguste Herbin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147234804047,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147238572367,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147238605135,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147238637903,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147238670671,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147238703439,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147238736207,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147238768975,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147238801743,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147238834511,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147238867279,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147238900047,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Roofs-of-Paris-in-the-Snow_Poster_CompositorV1_1792123734575.jpg?v=1792297573","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-roofs-of-paris-in-the-snow-auguste-herbin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}