{"product_id":"de-maaltijd-auguste-boulard","title":"De maaltijd - Auguste Boulard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet, realist genre painting by Auguste Boulard depicting a woman and child sharing a simple meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuguste Boulard, a French painter active during the nineteenth century, produced this work, titled De maaltijd. The composition depicts a quiet, domestic scene: a woman and a young boy sharing a meal from a single bowl. The figures are rendered with a focus on naturalistic observation, characteristic of the Realist tradition that sought to document the everyday lives of ordinary people without idealisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a muted colour palette, dominated by earthy tones and soft, diffused light. This approach directs the viewer's attention to the interaction between the two figures. The woman, wearing a distinctive pink cap, holds a fork while the boy reaches into the bowl. Their expressions are subdued, suggesting a moment of routine rather than a staged event. The brushwork is controlled, allowing for a smooth transition between the shadows and the illuminated areas of the faces and hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoulard was known for his ability to capture the quiet dignity of his subjects. In this piece, the simplicity of the setting serves to focus the narrative entirely on the human connection. The background is kept minimal, avoiding unnecessary detail that might distract from the central action. The painting reflects the broader interest in social observation prevalent in French art of the period, where the domestic sphere became a subject of serious artistic inquiry. The work remains a clear example of the artist's technical proficiency and his interest in the humble realities of daily existence.\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\/man-wijzend-naar-een-dronkaard-voor-een-groep-kinderen-op-straat-isaac-weissenbruch\" 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;\"\u003eMan wijzend naar een dronkaard voor een groep kinderen op straat - Isaac Weissenbruch — Isaac Weissenbruch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/huiswaartskeren-returning-home-jozef-israels\" 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;\"\u003eHuiswaartskeren (Returning Home) - Jozef Israëls — Jozef Israëls\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auguste Boulard","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58783421169999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58783435293007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58783435325775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58783435358543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58783435391311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58783435424079,"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":58783435456847,"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":58783435489615,"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":58783435522383,"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":58783435555151,"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":58783435587919,"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":58783435620687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-maaltijd_Poster_CompositorV1_1789410164411.jpg?v=1789411593","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/de-maaltijd-auguste-boulard","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}