{"product_id":"buckwheat-harvesters-at-pont-aven-emile-bernard-1","title":"Buckwheat Harvesters at Pont Aven - Emile Bernard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal example of Cloisonnism, this 1888 work by Emile Bernard uses bold, flat colour and heavy outlines to depict Breton harvesters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmile Bernard painted Buckwheat Harvesters at Pont Aven in 1888, a period when he worked closely with Paul Gauguin in Brittany. This work displays the characteristics of Cloisonnism, a style defined by flat areas of colour separated by dark, heavy outlines. The composition rejects traditional perspective in favour of a decorative, two-dimensional arrangement that prioritises the graphic quality of the scene over realistic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting depicts Breton peasants engaged in the harvest. Bernard uses a bold, non-naturalistic palette, particularly the striking red ground that dominates the lower portion of the canvas. This choice of colour creates a sense of flattened space, pushing the figures to the front of the picture plane. The figures themselves are simplified, with their traditional white head-dresses and dark clothing rendered as distinct shapes against the warm, saturated background. The lack of modelling on the figures further emphasises the graphic nature of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBernard was a central figure in the development of the Pont-Aven School. His experimentation with simplified forms and synthetic colour influenced the direction of modern painting at the end of the nineteenth century. By stripping away the atmospheric effects favoured by the Impressionists, Bernard focused on the structural and symbolic potential of colour and line. This approach allowed him to capture the essence of the Breton rural life without relying on academic realism. The work remains a clear example of the shift towards abstraction that occurred within the avant-garde circles of the late 1880s, reflecting a move away from the observation of light towards the expression of form.\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\/the-nymphs-emile-bernard\" 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;\"\u003eThe Nymphs - Émile Bernard — Émile Bernard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emile Bernard","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868315947343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868360905039,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868360937807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868360970575,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868361003343,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Buckwheat-Harvesters-at-Pont-Aven_Poster_CompositorV1_1790179269456.jpg?v=1790180008","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/buckwheat-harvesters-at-pont-aven-emile-bernard-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}