{"title":"Nicolas Ponce","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"le-verre-deau-nicolas-ponce","title":"Le Verre d'Eau - Nicolas Ponce","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined eighteenth-century French etching by Nicolas Ponce, depicting a domestic genre scene within an ornate circular frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching and engraving, titled Le Verre d'Eau, is a characteristic example of the late eighteenth-century French printmaking tradition. Nicolas Ponce, a skilled engraver and publisher, produced this work during a period when erotic genre scenes were popular among the Parisian elite. The composition depicts a domestic interior where two attendants remove bedclothes from a partially undressed woman. The scene is contained within a circular frame, which is surrounded by decorative floral swags and architectural motifs typical of the Rococo aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates the precision of the burin and etching needle. Ponce employs varied line weights to distinguish between the soft textures of the bed linens, the drapery of the clothing, and the smooth contours of the human form. The shading is achieved through fine cross-hatching, which creates a sense of volume and depth within the confined oval space. The surrounding frame provides a structured contrast to the fluid, dynamic movement of the figures within the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a publisher, Ponce often collaborated with contemporary artists to translate paintings into prints for a wider audience. This specific work reflects the lighthearted, often suggestive themes that defined the period. The inclusion of the title at the base, along with the publisher's address, indicates its intended circulation as a commercial print. The work provides insight into the visual culture of pre-revolutionary France, where such scenes were collected for their technical refinement and thematic playfulness. The balanced composition and the attention to decorative detail reflect the broader artistic priorities of the era, where the boundary between fine art and interior ornamentation was frequently blurred.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/products\/mary-bold-1740-1824-mrs-thomas-hunt-iii-george-romney\" 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;\"\u003eMary Bold (1740–1824), Mrs Thomas Hunt III - George Romney — George Romney\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolas Ponce","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58790531924303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58790557057359,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58790557090127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58790557122895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58790557155663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58790557188431,"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":58790557221199,"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":58790557253967,"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":58790557286735,"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":58790557319503,"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":58790557352271,"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":58790557385039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-Verre-d-Eau_Poster_CompositorV1_1789491429626.jpg?v=1789492259"},{"product_id":"slaapkamer-met-echtpaar-en-stiekem-vertrekkende-minnaar-nicolas-ponce","title":"Slaapkamer met echtpaar en stiekem vertrekkende minnaar - Nicolas Ponce","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 18th-century engraving by Nicolas Ponce depicting a narrative genre scene of a clandestine departure from a rustic bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching and engraving by Nicolas Ponce, after a design by Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier, captures a narrative scene common in eighteenth-century French genre prints. The composition depicts a domestic interior where a clandestine encounter is interrupted or concluded. A man, presumably the lover, exits through a doorway on the left, his posture suggesting haste and caution. In the centre, a woman stands beside a man seated on the edge of a bed, their interaction suggesting a moment of tension or quiet resolution. A small dog stands on a stone step, observing the departure with alert attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of Ponce, a skilled engraver who frequently collaborated with contemporary painters to reproduce their work for a wider audience. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates a sense of depth within the rustic bedroom, from the texture of the draped fabric to the scattered fruit in the foreground. The scene relies on the visual language of the period, where domestic settings often functioned as stages for moralising or humorous narratives. The inclusion of everyday objects, such as the basket of fruit and the birdcage, adds to the realism of the setting while grounding the theatrical nature of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicolas Ponce was active during a period when the demand for high-quality reproductive prints was significant in France. His work often focused on literary, historical, or genre subjects, reflecting the tastes of the Enlightenment era. This particular print provides insight into the visual culture of the time, where the private lives of individuals were frequently depicted with a mix of drama and domestic detail. The framing of the scene, with its decorative border, indicates its intended purpose as a collectible print for a portfolio or a domestic display.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-francois-gerard-antoine-jean-gros\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of François Gérard - Antoine-Jean Gros — Antoine-Jean Gros\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolas Ponce","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805109129551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805132755279,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805132788047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805132820815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805132853583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805132886351,"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":58805132919119,"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":58805132951887,"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":58805132984655,"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":58805133017423,"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":58805133050191,"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":58805133082959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Slaapkamer-met-echtpaar-en-stiekem-vertrekkende-minnaar_Poster_CompositorV1_1789647547676.jpg?v=1789647988"},{"product_id":"iime-vue-des-environs-destampes-nicolas-ponce","title":"IIme Vue des Environs d'Estampes - Nicolas Ponce","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century etching by Nicolas Ponce, depicting a pastoral scene near Étampes within a circular frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine etching, titled IIme Vue des Environs d'Estampes, is the work of the French engraver Nicolas Ponce. The composition is contained within a circular frame, a common format for decorative prints of the eighteenth century. It depicts a pastoral scene near the town of Étampes, south of Paris. In the foreground, a shepherd walks with his dog, accompanied by a small flock of sheep and a figure mounted on a donkey. The middle ground opens into a rural expanse, leading the eye toward the distant silhouette of a village church spire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonce was a prolific printmaker who frequently collaborated with contemporary painters to translate their compositions into the medium of engraving. The technical execution demonstrates the precision characteristic of the period, with varied line weights used to define the textures of the gnarled tree trunks, the soft foliage, and the atmospheric quality of the clouds. The shading is achieved through a combination of fine hatching and cross-hatching, creating a sense of depth that draws the viewer into the quiet, rural atmosphere of the French countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints were often produced as part of larger series documenting regional topography or idealised rural life. The inclusion of the inscription at the base, noting the publisher's address on rue Saint-Hyacinthe in Paris, provides a clear record of its commercial origin. The work reflects the eighteenth-century interest in the picturesque, where the harmony between human activity and the natural environment is presented with clarity and balance. This print remains a representative example of the high level of craftsmanship found in French printmaking during the late Enlightenment period, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic values of the era.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-francois-gerard-antoine-jean-gros\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of François Gérard - Antoine-Jean Gros — Antoine-Jean Gros\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolas Ponce","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805156905295,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805199143247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805199176015,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805199208783,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805199241551,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805199274319,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805199307087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805199339855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805199372623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805199405391,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805199438159,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805199470927,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/IIme-Vue-des-Environs-d-Estampes_Poster_CompositorV1_1789647849539.jpg?v=1789648205"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/nicolas-ponce.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}