{"product_id":"les-bretonneries-wedding-in-brittany-emile-bernard","title":"Les Bretonneries: Wedding in Brittany - Émile Bernard","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1889 lithograph by Émile Bernard depicting a traditional Breton wedding scene, characterised by the simplified forms and bold silhouettes of the Cloisonnist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Émile Bernard captures a scene of rural life in Brittany, a region that held a particular fascination for the artist during his formative years. Executed in 1889, the work reflects the stylistic innovations of the Pont-Aven school, where Bernard, alongside Paul Gauguin, experimented with simplified forms and bold, flat areas of colour. The composition is structured around the distinct silhouettes of the Breton figures, whose traditional costumes and coiffes are rendered with minimal detail, prioritising the overall shape over anatomical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is divided into two primary zones. In the foreground, a seated figure viewed from behind provides a sense of scale, while a profile study of a woman in a bonnet occupies the lower right corner, creating a layered perspective. The background features a gathering of figures beneath the heavy, dark forms of trees, which are depicted with a graphic, almost decorative quality. This approach to space, where the background elements press forward against the figures, is a hallmark of the Cloisonnist style. Bernard uses the lithographic medium to exploit the contrast between the stark black ink and the paper surface, creating a rhythmic arrangement of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy focusing on the communal rituals of the Breton people, Bernard moves away from the academic traditions of his time. The work avoids excessive detail, opting instead for a synthesis of memory and observation. The figures are reduced to their essential outlines, a technique that influenced the development of modern printmaking. This print offers a glimpse into the artistic climate of late nineteenth-century France, where the search for a more direct and expressive visual language led artists to the rugged coast of Brittany.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poster-dutch-art-exhibition-in-krefeld-johan-thorn-prikker\" 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;\"\u003ePoster: Dutch Art Exhibition in Krefeld - Johan Thorn Prikker — Jan Thorn Prikker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Émile Bernard","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58574091387215,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58574103970127,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58574104002895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58574104035663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58574104068431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58574104101199,"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":58574104133967,"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":58574104166735,"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":58574104199503,"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":58574104232271,"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":58574104265039,"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":58574104297807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Les-Bretonneries_-Wedding-in-Brittany_Poster_CompositorV1_1787799204139.jpg?v=1787799595","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/les-bretonneries-wedding-in-brittany-emile-bernard","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}