{"title":"Jean Baptiste Madou","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vue-de-la-fontaine-du-pouhon-a-spa-jean-baptiste-madou","title":"Vue de la Fontaine du Pouhon à Spa - Jean Baptiste Madou","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century lithograph by Jean Baptiste Madou depicting the Pouhon spring in Spa, Belgium, capturing the social atmosphere and architecture of the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph depicts the Pouhon spring in Spa, Belgium, a location known for its mineral waters and social activity during the nineteenth century. Jean Baptiste Madou, a Belgian artist, captures the architectural character of the town square, dominated by the neoclassical structure housing the spring. The composition focuses on the daily life of the period, showing figures in contemporary dress, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians interacting in the open space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadou was a skilled lithographer, and this work demonstrates his ability to render texture and light through the medium. The tonal variations in the stone allow for a clear distinction between the stone buildings, the cobbled ground, and the soft sky. The print provides a record of the urban environment in Spa, reflecting the popularity of the town as a destination for the European elite. The figures are rendered with attention to their attire, offering insight into the fashion and social customs of the era. The print was produced by the workshop of Jean Baptiste Ambroise Marcellin Jobard, a figure active in the promotion of lithography in Brussels. The work functions as a historical document, preserving the appearance of the Pouhon fountain before later renovations altered its setting. The clarity of the lines and the balanced arrangement of the figures create a sense of order, typical of topographical prints intended for a public audience interested in travel and regional history.\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=\"\/de\/products\/zelfportret-self-portrait-johannes-jelgerhuis\" 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;\"\u003eZelfportret (Self-Portrait) - Johannes Jelgerhuis — Johannes Jelgerhuis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/man-in-a-dressing-gown-reading-the-newspaper-paul-gavarni\" 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;\"\u003eMan in a Dressing Gown, Reading the Newspaper - Paul Gavarni — Paul Gavarni\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Baptiste Madou","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58604944523599,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605002522959,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605002555727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605002588495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605002621263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605002654031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605002686799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605002719567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605002752335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605002785103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605002817871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605002850639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vue-de-la-Fontaine-du-Pouhon-Spa_Poster_CompositorV1_1788067446942.jpg?v=1788112342"},{"product_id":"vue-de-la-maison-du-bois-pres-de-la-haye-jean-baptiste-madou","title":"Vue de la maison du bois près de la Haye - Jean-Baptiste Madou","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century lithograph by Jean-Baptiste Madou depicting the Huis ten Bosch palace near The Hague, featuring precise architectural and natural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph depicts the Huis ten Bosch palace, situated near The Hague. The work captures the architectural symmetry of the seventeenth-century residence, framed by mature trees that define the perimeter of the grounds. Jean-Baptiste Madou, a Belgian artist known for his technical proficiency in lithography, employs a precise tonal range to render the textures of the building facade and the surrounding foliage. The composition includes small figures and horse-drawn carriages in the foreground, which provide a sense of scale and activity within the quiet, wooded setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadou was a prolific illustrator during the early nineteenth century, contributing to numerous topographical and historical publications. His approach to this print reflects the period interest in documenting European landmarks with accuracy and atmospheric detail. The use of lithography allowed for the reproduction of subtle gradations in light and shadow, particularly in the rendering of the sky and the dense canopy of the trees. The print is marked with the credit 'Le Cte de Howen del', indicating that Madou worked from a drawing by Baron de Howen, while the printing was executed by the workshop of Jobard. This collaborative process was common in the production of nineteenth-century illustrated volumes, where artists, draughtsmen, and lithographers worked in tandem to disseminate views of notable locations to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene offers a glimpse into the formal gardens and the approach to the palace, maintaining a balanced perspective that draws the eye toward the central structure. The inclusion of the carriage and pedestrians adds a narrative element, suggesting the daily life associated with such an estate. This print remains a valuable record of the site as it appeared during the early nineteenth century, demonstrating the clarity and observational skill characteristic of Madou's graphic work.\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=\"\/de\/products\/la-geronstere-fontaine-de-spa-jean-baptiste-ambroise-marcellin-jobard\" 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 Géronstère fontaine de Spa - Jean Baptiste Ambroise Marcellin Jobard — Marcellin Jobard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/alpine-scene-with-lake-and-figures-alexandre-calame\" 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;\"\u003eAlpine Scene with Lake and Figures - Alexandre Calame — Alexandre Calame\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Baptiste Madou","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58663694074191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58663710228815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58663710261583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58663710294351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58663710327119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663710359887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58663710392655,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58663710425423,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663710458191,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58663710490959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58663710523727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663710556495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vue-de-la-maison-du-bois-pr-s-de-la-Haye_Poster_CompositorV1_1788482726646.jpg?v=1788483151"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/jean-baptiste-madou.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}