{"product_id":"vrouw-met-een-boek-en-een-paraplu-op-een-stoel-buiten-henri-boutet","title":"Vrouw met een boek en een paraplu op een stoel buiten - Henri Boutet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate etching by Henri Boutet depicting a woman reading outdoors, captured with the artist's signature light, observational line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Henri Boutet captures a quiet moment of leisure during the Belle Époque. The subject, a woman seated on a simple chair, is absorbed in a book while holding a parasol. The composition is sparse, focusing on the figure against a suggested outdoor setting. Boutet, often referred to as the master of the Parisian woman, frequently documented the daily habits of his contemporaries with a light, observational touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line work is characteristic of Boutet's graphic style, utilising quick, economical strokes to define the form of the dress and the posture of the sitter. The vertical hatching behind the figure suggests a screen of trees or foliage, grounding the scene in an outdoor environment without providing excessive detail. The parasol, held upright between her knees, acts as a vertical anchor for the composition, balancing the horizontal lines of the chair and the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the 'Paris croquis' series, this work reflects the artist's interest in the fleeting nature of urban life. Boutet was a prolific illustrator and printmaker whose output often appeared in journals and limited-edition portfolios. His ability to convey character through minimal visual information is evident here. The print maintains a sense of spontaneity, appearing as if it were captured in a single sitting. The neutral, cream-toned paper enhances the starkness of the black ink, allowing the viewer to focus on the silhouette and the relaxed pose of the woman. This piece provides a glimpse into the social atmosphere of late 19th-century France, where public reading and outdoor relaxation were common pastimes for the bourgeoisie.\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\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/de-zaaier-naar-millet-matthijs-maris\" 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;\"\u003eDe zaaier, naar Millet - Matthijs Maris — Matthijs Maris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henri Boutet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58796420333903,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58796487835983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58796487868751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58796487901519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58796487934287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58796487967055,"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":58796487999823,"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":58796488032591,"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":58796488065359,"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":58796488098127,"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":58796488130895,"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":58796488163663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vrouw-met-een-boek-en-een-paraplu-op-een-stoel-buiten_Poster_CompositorV1_1789565574038.jpg?v=1789566412","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/vrouw-met-een-boek-en-een-paraplu-op-een-stoel-buiten-henri-boutet","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}