{"product_id":"the-very-tame-lamb-william-nicholson","title":"The Very Tame Lamb - William Nicholson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut print of a lamb from William Nicholson's 1900 series, The Square Book of Animals, featuring bold lines and a limited, earthy palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut print, titled The Very Tame Lamb, originates from William Nicholson's 1900 publication, The Square Book of Animals. Nicholson, a British artist known for his economy of line and bold use of colour, employed a distinct graphic style that drew inspiration from the Japanese woodblock tradition. His approach to printmaking involved a limited palette, which allowed the stark contrast between the dark ink and the paper to define the form of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image depicts a lamb in a simplified, almost sculptural manner. Nicholson avoids unnecessary detail, focusing instead on the essential silhouette and the texture of the animal's coat. The composition is contained within a square frame, a signature format for this series. The background is minimal, ensuring the viewer's attention remains fixed on the subject. The use of flat, blocky colour areas creates a sense of weight and presence, characteristic of Nicholson's work during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicholson's work in The Square Book of Animals demonstrates his ability to convey character through minimal visual information. By stripping away extraneous elements, he captures the essence of the animal with directness. This print reflects the broader shift in early 20th-century British art towards a more graphic, simplified aesthetic. It remains a clear example of Nicholson's technical skill in woodcutting, where the physical act of carving the block dictates the final appearance of the image. The print is an exercise in restraint, showing how a few well-placed marks can suggest volume and personality. It is a piece that fits well in spaces where a clean, graphic aesthetic is preferred, offering a quiet yet firm visual presence.\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\/daphnis-stopt-de-appel-tussen-de-borsten-van-chloe-aristide-maillol\" 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;\"\u003eDaphnis stopt de appel tussen de borsten van Chloë by Aristide Maillol\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/les-amours-de-pierre-ronsard-les-amours-de-marie-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eLes Amours de Pierre Ronsard: Les Amours De Marie by Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Nicholson","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485305110863,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485305143631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485305176399,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485305209167,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485305241935,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485305274703,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485305307471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485305340239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485305373007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485305405775,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485305438543,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485305471311,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Very-Tame-Lamb_Poster_CompositorV1_1794532993015.jpg?v=1794533034","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-very-tame-lamb-william-nicholson","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}