{"product_id":"confidences-from-a-new-sentimental-education-charles-maurin","title":"Confidences, from A New Sentimental Education - Charles Maurin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate etching and aquatint by Charles Maurin, depicting an intimate moment of quiet connection between a woman and a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Maurin was a French artist known for his technical mastery of printmaking, particularly in the medium of etching and aquatint. This work, titled Confidences, originates from the series A New Sentimental Education. It captures a quiet, private moment between a woman and a child. The composition focuses on the physical closeness of the figures, with the child leaning into the woman, who is dressed in a striped garment. The soft, tonal quality of the aquatint creates a gentle atmosphere, blurring the edges of the figures and the background to suggest a domestic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurin often explored themes of intimacy and the psychological states of his subjects. His approach to printmaking involved experimental techniques, which allowed him to achieve subtle gradations of tone that mimic the softness of charcoal or wash drawings. The background features a faint, repeating pattern on the wall, which provides a sense of place without distracting from the central interaction. The artist uses light and shadow to model the forms, creating a sense of volume and weight within the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates Maurin's ability to convey emotion through posture and gesture. The title, Confidences, implies a shared secret or a moment of quiet communication, which is reflected in the hushed, monochromatic palette. The work is representative of the Symbolist interest in interiority and the exploration of private human experiences. By focusing on the tactile nature of the figures and the muted environment, Maurin invites the viewer to observe a fleeting, tender exchange. The print remains a fine example of late nineteenth-century French graphic art, showing the artist's skill in balancing technical precision with atmospheric effect.\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\/portret-van-een-onbekende-vrouw-felicien-rops\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van een onbekende vrouw by Félicien Rops\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quand-tu-seras-fleur-devenue-charles-albert-waltner\" 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;\"\u003eQuand tu seras fleur devenue by Charles Albert Waltner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charles-maurin\" 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;\"\u003eCharles Maurin artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Maurin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138767028559,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138772861263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138772894031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138772926799,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59138772959567,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Confidences-from-A-New-Sentimental-Education_Poster_CompositorV1_1792120646008.jpg?v=1792201061","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/confidences-from-a-new-sentimental-education-charles-maurin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}