{"product_id":"tanha-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel","title":"Tanhâ - Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA symbolic lithograph by Dutch designer Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel, featuring geometric patterns and meditative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel was a Dutch architect and designer whose work often incorporated theosophical and occult symbolism. This lithograph, titled Tanhâ, reflects the artist's interest in Eastern philosophy, specifically the Buddhist concept of craving or thirst. The composition is highly structured, utilising a vertical format that emphasises symmetry and geometric order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure is rendered with clean, precise lines, typical of de Bazel's graphic output. The face is framed by a series of repeating, angular patterns that create a sense of rhythmic movement. Circular motifs, marked with cross-like symbols, appear on the forehead and ears of the figure, suggesting a connection to meditative or spiritual states. Below the main portrait, a smaller, darker figure is enclosed within a circular frame, providing a contrast in both tone and scale. This secondary element adds a layer of mystery to the work, grounding the ethereal quality of the upper portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Bazel's approach to this piece demonstrates his ability to synthesise diverse cultural influences into a cohesive visual language. The use of line is deliberate and controlled, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation in favour of a clear, symbolic narrative. The work is printed on a textured paper, which adds a tactile quality to the monochrome image. As a representative example of Dutch Symbolism, the print invites contemplation rather than immediate interpretation. It is a study in balance, where the interplay of light and dark, as well as the geometric and the organic, creates a sense of equilibrium. The print is a fine example of the graphic arts produced during the late nineteenth century, reflecting a period when artists sought to express abstract concepts through stylised, non-naturalistic forms.\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\/vrouw-met-een-kind-op-haar-arm-op-een-brug-richard-nicolaus-roland-holst\" 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;\"\u003eVrouw met een kind op haar arm op een brug - Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst — Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/and-i-saw-an-angel-come-down-from-heaven-having-the-key-of-the-bottomless-pit-and-a-great-chain-in-his-hand-odilon-redon-1\" 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;\"\u003eAnd I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58724928192847,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58724940349775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58724940382543,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58724940415311,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58724940448079,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58724940480847,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58724940513615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58724940546383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58724940579151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58724940611919,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58724940644687,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58724940677455,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tanh-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788959445855.jpg?v=1788959787","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/tanha-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}