{"product_id":"de-stad-enochia-charles-marie-bouton","title":"De stad Enochia - Charles Marie Bouton","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed architectural study of the biblical city of Enoch, rendered in sepia tones with a focus on atmospheric perspective and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Marie Bouton, a French painter known for his mastery of perspective and light, presents a vision of the biblical city of Enoch in this work. The composition employs a wide, panoramic view that draws the eye across the fortified walls and structures towards the distant mountains. The artist uses a monochromatic palette, relying on varying washes of sepia and grey to define the architectural forms and the atmospheric quality of the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouton was a pioneer of the diorama, a technique that involved manipulating light to create the illusion of depth and movement. This expertise is evident in the way he handles the light source, which appears to emanate from the horizon, casting soft shadows across the foreground ruins and the river winding through the city. The architectural style suggests an imagined antiquity, blending elements of Near Eastern fortification with classical sensibilities. The ink lines provide structure to the stone walls, while the watercolour washes soften the edges, creating a sense of distance and scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with historical and biblical subjects, often interpreted through a lens of romantic idealism. The city appears quiet and desolate, suggesting a moment of stillness before or after a significant event. The foreground features a bridge and rough terrain, which contrast with the orderly, grid-like arrangement of the city buildings in the middle ground. By focusing on the interplay between the built environment and the natural world, Bouton captures a sense of place that feels both grounded in reality and removed from time. The work demonstrates his technical precision, particularly in the rendering of the clouds and the subtle gradations of tone that give the scene its expansive feel.\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-in-a-tropical-forest-standing-by-water-johannes-christiaan-d-arnaud-gerkens-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;\"\u003eMan in a Tropical Forest, Standing by Water - Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens — Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/que-viene-el-coco-francisco-de-goya\" 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;\"\u003eQue viene el Coco - Francisco de Goya — Francisco de Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Marie Bouton","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58786336637263,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58786343715151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58786343747919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58786343780687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58786343813455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58786343846223,"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":58786343878991,"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":58786343911759,"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":58786343944527,"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":58786343977295,"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":58786344010063,"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":58786344042831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/De-stad-Enochia_Poster_CompositorV1_1789444563768.jpg?v=1789445556","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/de-stad-enochia-charles-marie-bouton","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}