{"product_id":"fog-on-the-seine-the-andelys-maxime-maufra","title":"Fog on the Seine (The Andelys) - Maxime Maufra","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene 1902 oil painting by Maxime Maufra, capturing the atmospheric stillness of the Seine near Les Andelys through soft, muted tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxime Maufra, a painter associated with the Pont-Aven School, produced this work in 1902. The composition captures a quiet stretch of the Seine near Les Andelys, a location known for its historical significance and its appeal to artists seeking atmospheric subjects. Maufra employs a soft, muted palette to render the dense, pervasive fog that obscures the distant horizon and softens the edges of the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting focuses on the interplay between the water and the sky, where the boundary between the two elements becomes blurred by the atmospheric conditions. A small cluster of trees occupies the centre of the frame, their forms reflected in the calm, grey surface of the river. To the left, the edge of a building and darker foliage provide a sense of scale and depth, grounding the ethereal quality of the scene. Maufra uses short, rhythmic brushstrokes to build the texture of the water and the foliage, a technique that allows the light to appear diffused rather than direct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the high-contrast works of his contemporaries, Maufra here prioritises tonal harmony. The painting avoids sharp lines, favouring a gentle transition of greys, ochres, and muted greens. This approach creates a sense of stillness, inviting the viewer to observe the subtle shifts in light and colour that occur during a misty morning. The work reflects the artist's interest in the natural environment of France, particularly the river valleys that offered a reprieve from urban life. By focusing on the transient nature of the weather, Maufra captures a specific moment in time, documenting the quiet beauty of the French countryside at the turn of the twentieth century.\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\/orchard-in-blossom-bordered-by-cypresses-vincent-van-gogh\" 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;\"\u003eOrchard in Blossom, Bordered by Cypresses - Vincent van Gogh — Vincent van Gogh\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landscape-near-toulouse-henri-martin\" 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;\"\u003eLandscape near Toulouse - Henri Martin — Henri Martin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maxime Maufra","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429356015951,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429369745743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429369778511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429369811279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58429369844047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429369876815,"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":58429369909583,"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":58429369942351,"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":58429369975119,"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":58429370007887,"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":58429370040655,"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":58429370073423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fog-on-the-Seine-The-Andelys-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786181767854.jpg?v=1786237236","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/fog-on-the-seine-the-andelys-maxime-maufra","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}