{"product_id":"the-harvest-moon-charles-rennie-mackintosh","title":"The Harvest Moon - Charles Rennie Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1892 watercolour by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, featuring an ethereal figure silhouetted against a luminous moon amidst a web of autumn branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Harvest Moon, executed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1892, represents an early exploration of the symbolic and decorative themes that would define his career. This watercolour demonstrates the artist's interest in the intersection of natural forms and mythological narrative. The composition is dominated by a large, luminous yellow disc, which acts as a celestial backdrop for a central, ethereal figure. This figure, rendered with elongated proportions, is framed by a circular motif that echoes the lunar shape, creating a sense of balance and geometric order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the central subject is a dense network of branches and fruit, depicted with a delicate, linear quality. Mackintosh employs a palette of deep blues and muted earth tones, which contrast with the brightness of the moon. The vegetation is not rendered with strict realism; instead, it is stylised into a web of fine lines that suggest the skeletal structure of autumn growth. This approach reflects the influence of Japanese printmaking, which was then gaining popularity among European artists for its emphasis on flat planes and decorative line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece from his early period, this work reveals the transition from traditional Victorian illustration toward the unique aesthetic of the Glasgow School. The figure appears suspended in a dreamlike state, suggesting a narrative rooted in folklore or seasonal allegory. The attention to detail in the foreground, combined with the abstract treatment of the background, creates a tension between the physical world and the imaginative realm. This print captures the precision of Mackintosh's hand, offering a view into the early development of a designer who would eventually reshape the visual language of the twentieth century. The work remains a clear example of his ability to integrate organic motifs into a structured, formal 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=\"\/de\/products\/page-from-the-rubaiyat-of-omar-khayyam-william-morris\" 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;\"\u003ePage from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam - William Morris — William Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/ruth-and-boaz-walter-crane\" 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;\"\u003eRuth and Boaz - Walter Crane — Walter Crane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Rennie Mackintosh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853877416271,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853919195471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853919228239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853919261007,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58853919293775,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Harvest-Moon_Poster_CompositorV1_1790105393213.jpg?v=1790106455","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-harvest-moon-charles-rennie-mackintosh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}