{"product_id":"de-sirocco-waait-marius-bauer","title":"De sirocco waait - Marius Bauer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical etching by Marius Bauer depicting the political turmoil in 1890s Italy, using the metaphor of a desert wind to represent systemic collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarius Bauer, a Dutch artist known for his orientalist scenes and graphic work, produced this etching during a period of significant political instability in Italy. The title, De sirocco waait, refers to the hot, oppressive wind blowing from the Sahara, used here as a metaphor for the political turmoil surrounding the Crispi administration. The composition depicts a central figure, likely representing the Italian monarchy or the state, struggling against the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is populated with allegorical figures and symbolic debris. Papers marked with currency denominations are caught in the gale, suggesting economic distress and the devaluation of the lira. In the background, the silhouette of a dome, reminiscent of St. Peter's Basilica, provides a geographic anchor to Rome. To the right, a fallen figure draped in a cloth labelled 'Crispi' lies on the ground, referencing the political downfall of Prime Minister Francesco Crispi following the disastrous Battle of Adwa in 1896.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBauer employs a loose, expressive line quality, characteristic of his etching style. The mark-making is frantic and energetic, mirroring the chaotic nature of the political climate he depicts. Clouds and atmospheric effects are rendered with quick, hatched strokes that create a sense of movement and instability. The work functions as a biting piece of social commentary, capturing the anxiety of the late nineteenth century. Unlike his more serene depictions of Eastern markets or architecture, this print demonstrates Bauer's ability to engage with contemporary European political events through a lens of dark, symbolic irony. The contrast between the monumental architecture and the small, struggling figures emphasises the fragility of political power in the face of public unrest and economic collapse.\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\/on-the-shore-kimon-loghi\" 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;\"\u003eOn the Shore - Kimon Loghi — Kimon Loghi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-silence-wilhelm-kotarbinski\" 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;\"\u003eEvening Silence - Wilhelm Kotarbinski — Wilhelm Kotarbinski\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marius Bauer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491789017423,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491808186703,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491808219471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58491808252239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58491808285007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58491808317775,"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":58491808350543,"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":58491808383311,"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":58491808416079,"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":58491808448847,"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":58491808481615,"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":58491808514383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-sirocco-waait_Poster_CompositorV1_1786388196741.jpg?v=1786929891","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/de-sirocco-waait-marius-bauer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}