{"title":"Gerard Ernest Schneider","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"93-k-gerard-schneider","title":"93 K - Gerard Schneider","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic 1960 abstract composition by Gerard Schneider, featuring bold, gestural brushstrokes in orange, black, and white against a cerulean blue field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerard Schneider, a Swiss painter active in Paris, occupies a specific position within the development of post-war European abstraction. His work, including the 1960 composition 93 K, rejects geometric rigidity in favour of spontaneous, gestural mark-making. This approach aligns with the movement known as Lyrical Abstraction, where the physical act of painting serves as the primary vehicle for expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 93 K, the artist employs a clear, cerulean blue ground that provides a stable field for the active forms layered above. Schneider uses broad, decisive brushstrokes to create a sense of movement across the canvas. A central, curved form in a bright orange hue anchors the composition, while contrasting black strokes provide structural tension. The inclusion of white and yellow accents introduces a sense of light and depth, preventing the work from appearing entirely flat. The paint application varies in thickness, revealing the speed and pressure of the artist's hand during the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchneider moved away from the figurative subjects of his early career to focus on the autonomy of colour and line. By the 1960s, his style had matured into this confident, rhythmic language. The work does not represent external objects; instead, it invites the viewer to engage with the balance of forces, the weight of the pigments, and the interaction between the primary colours and the dark, sweeping gestures. This piece demonstrates his ability to maintain control within a seemingly chaotic arrangement, ensuring that every mark contributes to the overall equilibrium of the frame. It remains a representative example of his mid-career output, where the focus remained on the immediate, visceral impact of paint on canvas.\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=\"\/es\/products\/untitled-t1989-u11-hans-hartung\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (T1989-U11) by Hans Hartung\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-in-red-and-grey-claude-georges\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition in Red and Grey) by Claude Georges\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/gerard-ernest-schneider\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGérard Ernest Schneider prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gérard Ernest Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58837925560655,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364960591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58839364993359,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/93-K_Poster_CompositorV1_1789962990308.jpg?v=1789964789"},{"product_id":"composition-a-fond-vert-gerard-schneider","title":"Composition à fond vert - Gerard Schneider","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic example of Lyrical Abstraction by Gerard Schneider, featuring bold, gestural brushstrokes set against a vivid green background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerard Schneider, a Swiss-born painter who spent much of his career in France, remains a primary figure in the development of Lyrical Abstraction. This movement emerged in post-war Paris as a response to the rigid structures of earlier geometric abstraction. Schneider favoured a spontaneous approach, allowing the physical act of painting to dictate the final form on the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the artist employs a bold, saturated green as the primary field. Against this backdrop, he applies sweeping, gestural brushstrokes in yellow, black, blue, and white. The application of paint is direct and energetic, revealing the speed and pressure of the brush. The yellow forms curve across the centre, creating a sense of movement that contrasts with the static, dark mass of black pigment. A singular, vertical red stroke provides a sharp counterpoint to the more fluid shapes, adding a sense of tension to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchneider rejected the idea of preparatory sketches, preferring to engage with the canvas in an immediate, intuitive manner. His work avoids representational imagery, focusing instead on the emotional weight of colour and the rhythm of the mark-making process. The interplay between the opaque black areas and the lighter, more translucent yellow strokes creates a sense of depth, despite the overall flatness of the picture plane. This piece demonstrates his mastery of balance, where disparate colours and shapes are held together by the force of his gestural language. It is an example of his mid-career output, where his confidence in handling large-scale forms became increasingly apparent. The work invites the viewer to observe the physical properties of the paint and the deliberate, yet seemingly impulsive, nature of the artist's hand.\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=\"\/es\/products\/paysage-du-midi-nicolas-de-stael\" 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;\"\u003ePaysage du midi by Nicolas de Staël\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/untitled-t1989-u11-hans-hartung\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (T1989-U11) by Hans Hartung\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/gerard-ernest-schneider\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Gérard Ernest Schneider →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gérard Ernest Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131331707215,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131369324879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131369357647,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131369390415,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131369423183,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131369455951,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131369488719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131369521487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131369554255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131369587023,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131369619791,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131369652559,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Composition-fond-vert_Poster_CompositorV1_1792116781390.jpg?v=1792139002"},{"product_id":"abstract-composition-1971-gerard-schneider","title":"Abstract Composition (1971) - Gérard Schneider","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1971 abstract work by Gérard Schneider, featuring bold, gestural brushstrokes and a primary colour palette typical of Lyrical Abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGérard Schneider was a central figure in the development of Lyrical Abstraction, a movement that emerged in post-war Europe as a response to the rigid structures of geometric abstraction. This work, dated 1971, demonstrates his characteristic approach to the canvas: a focus on spontaneous gesture and the physical act of painting. Schneider rejected the idea of premeditated composition, preferring to allow the movement of his brush to dictate the final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is dominated by a sweeping, curved black stroke that anchors the visual field. Within this arc, Schneider introduces primary colours: bold red and blue forms that interact with smaller yellow accents. The application of paint varies in density, showing the pressure and speed of the artist's hand. By placing these forms against a neutral background, he creates a sense of tension and release. The work does not represent external reality, but rather the internal rhythm of the artist's creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchneider's practice involved a rejection of traditional perspective. Instead, he utilised the interaction of colour and line to create a sense of space on the flat surface. His work from the 1970s often displays this economy of means, where a few decisive marks carry the weight of the entire piece. This print captures the texture and energy of the original oil painting, preserving the immediacy of his brushwork. It is an example of the artist's mature style, where the balance between control and chance is refined through decades of experimentation with non-figurative 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=\"\/es\/products\/untitled-from-poemes-deugenio-montale-gerard-schneider\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (from Poèmes d'Eugenio Montale) by Gerard Schneider\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/untitled-t1989-u11-hans-hartung\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (T1989-U11) by Hans Hartung\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gérard Ernest Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138497282383,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138502590799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138502623567,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Abstract-Composition-1971-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792119605813.jpg?v=1792197205"},{"product_id":"opus-79-gerard-schneider","title":"Opus 79 - Gerard Schneider","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking example of Lyrical Abstraction by Gerard Schneider, featuring bold, gestural brushwork against a saturated magenta background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerard Schneider, a Swiss painter active in Paris, is a figure associated with the movement known as Lyrical Abstraction. This work, dated 1969, demonstrates his approach to the canvas, where gesture and colour operate without reliance on representational forms. The composition is dominated by a field of intense magenta, providing a flat, saturated background that pushes the darker elements forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo primary gestural forms occupy the space. On the left, a large, dark, earth-toned mass is applied with heavy, visible brushwork. The paint texture here is thick, suggesting the physical movement of the artist's hand across the surface. This form possesses a sense of weight and density, contrasting with the lighter, more fluid application of the magenta ground. To the lower right, a smaller, bright red mark appears as a sharp, calligraphic accent. This red element acts as a counterpoint to the larger dark mass, creating a tension between the two forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchneider's practice involved the direct application of paint, often working quickly to capture a sense of immediate energy. He avoided preparatory sketches, preferring to allow the interaction between the brush and the canvas to dictate the final outcome. In this piece, the lack of traditional perspective or depth forces the viewer to engage with the materiality of the paint and the relationship between the colours. The work is signed and dated in the lower right corner, consistent with his practice of marking his canvases upon completion. This print captures the texture of the original oil application, maintaining the contrast between the dark, heavy strokes and the luminous magenta field.\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=\"\/es\/products\/untitled-t1989-u11-hans-hartung\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (T1989-U11) by Hans Hartung\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/11-11-1996-zao-wou-ki\" 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;\"\u003e11-11-1996 by Zao Wou-Ki\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/gerard-ernest-schneider\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Gérard Ernest Schneider →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gérard Ernest Schneider","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59139390701903,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59139394961743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59139394994511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59139395027279,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59139395060047,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59139395092815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59139395125583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59139395158351,"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":59139395191119,"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":59139395223887,"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":59139395256655,"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":59139395289423,"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":59139395322191,"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":59139395354959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59139395387727,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59139395420495,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59139395453263,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59139395486031,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59139395518799,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59139395551567,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Opus-79_Poster_CompositorV1_1792122466742.jpg?v=1792209694"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/collections\/gerard-ernest-schneider.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}