{"product_id":"madame-serusier-with-a-parasol-paul-serusier","title":"Madame Sérusier with a Parasol - Paul Sérusier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Marguerite Sérusier, featuring a striking orange parasol and simplified, flat planes of colour characteristic of the Nabis movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Sérusier, a founding member of the Nabis, produced this portrait of his wife, Marguerite Gabriel-Claude, during his later period. The work reflects the artist's move away from the strict Synthetism of his early career towards a more structured, almost decorative approach to form and colour. The composition is dominated by the large, circular shape of the orange parasol, which frames the subject's head and creates a distinct visual rhythm against the muted, pale green background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSérusier employs a flattened perspective, typical of his interest in Japanese woodblock prints and the decorative arts. The figure of Madame Sérusier is rendered with simplified, solid planes of colour, particularly in her blue dress and the dark shawl draped over her shoulders. Her expression is calm, and her gaze is directed away from the viewer, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation. The background, a simplified depiction of a grassy slope with sparse trees, lacks traditional depth, instead functioning as a backdrop that emphasises the two-dimensional quality of the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the artist's preoccupation with the relationship between colour and emotional resonance. By using a limited palette of orange, blue, and various shades of green, Sérusier creates a balanced, harmonious image. The brushwork is deliberate, with visible strokes that contribute to the overall texture of the surface. As a piece from the Nabis circle, it reflects the group's desire to move beyond the imitation of nature, favouring instead a subjective interpretation of reality through simplified forms and expressive colour choices. The painting remains a clear example of the transition in French art during the early twentieth century, where the influence of Gauguin and the Pont-Aven school continued to shape the development of modern painting techniques.\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\/my-mother-edouard-vuillard\" 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;\"\u003eMy Mother by Edouard Vuillard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/beard-gleaming-georges-lacombe\" 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;\"\u003eBeard Gleaming by Georges Lacombe\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Sérusier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131190280527,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131201978703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131202011471,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131202044239,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131202077007,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131202109775,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131202142543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131202175311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131202208079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131202240847,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131202273615,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131202306383,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madame-S-rusier-with-a-Parasol_Poster_CompositorV1_1792115437704.jpg?v=1792136744","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/madame-serusier-with-a-parasol-paul-serusier","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}