{"product_id":"arabesken-met-vrouw-met-kelk-laurent-guyot","title":"Arabesken met vrouw met kelk - Laurent Guyot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Neoclassical etching by Laurent Guyot, featuring symmetrical arabesque ornamentation with mythological figures and classical motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching and engraving by Laurent Guyot exemplifies the refined ornamental style popular in late eighteenth-century France. The composition follows the tradition of the grotesque or arabesque, a decorative mode that gained renewed popularity during the Neoclassical period. Guyot, a skilled engraver, presents a vertical arrangement defined by symmetry and classical motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the design, a female figure holds a chalice, positioned above a satyr-like figure who supports a shallow basin. The scene is framed by an oval structure composed of delicate foliage, swags, and garlands. Smaller putti hover above, while birds and urns are integrated into the lower sections of the frame. The work demonstrates the precision required for copperplate engraving, with fine lines used to define the musculature of the figures and the texture of the decorative elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints were often produced as part of a series, intended for use by designers, architects, or craftsmen as inspiration for interior decoration, furniture, or metalwork. The inclusion of the inscription 'A.P.D.R.' (Avec Privilège du Roi) indicates that the print was produced under royal privilege, a common practice for high-quality engravings in pre-revolutionary France. The monochromatic palette, typical of the period, allows the viewer to focus on the balance of the composition and the technical skill of the engraver. The work reflects the period's fascination with classical antiquity, blending mythological figures with highly structured, symmetrical ornamentation. It remains a clear example of the graphic arts used to disseminate decorative motifs across European workshops during the late Enlightenment.\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=\"\/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=\"\/products\/virginia-dalrymple-george-frederic-watts-1\" 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;\"\u003eVirginia Dalrymple - George Frederic Watts — George Frederic Watts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laurent Guyot","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58678210298191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58678224617807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58678224650575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58678224683343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58678224716111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58678224748879,"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":58678224781647,"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":58678224814415,"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":58678224847183,"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":58678224879951,"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":58678224912719,"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":58678224945487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Arabesken-met-vrouw-met-kelk_Poster_CompositorV1_1788565831619.jpg?v=1788566488","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/arabesken-met-vrouw-met-kelk-laurent-guyot","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}