{"product_id":"meeting-sergey-solomko","title":"Meeting - Sergey Solomko","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate 1905 watercolour by Sergey Solomko, depicting a formal encounter between a man in traditional Russian dress and two women in Edwardian attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSergey Solomko, a Russian artist active during the turn of the twentieth century, produced this watercolour in 1905 while residing in Rome. The work captures a moment of social encounter, featuring a male figure in historical Russian attire positioned in the foreground, while two women in contemporary Edwardian-style hats observe from the background. The juxtaposition of these two distinct sartorial eras creates a narrative tension, typical of Solomko's interest in historical costume and romanticised social scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolomko was known for his technical proficiency in watercolour, a medium he used to achieve delicate textures and soft transitions of tone. The male figure wears a traditional cap and a tunic adorned with decorative braiding, rendered with careful attention to the fabric's weight and drape. His gaze is directed away from the viewer, towards the women who stand near an architectural archway. The background figures are depicted with lighter, more ethereal washes, which helps to establish a sense of spatial depth despite the relatively flat composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette remains largely restrained, relying on muted yellows, soft greys, and pale pinks to maintain a sense of harmony. Solomko's signature, along with the location and date, is visible in the lower right corner, confirming the work's origin during his period of travel in Italy. This piece reflects the broader European fascination with historical revivalism and the stylised aesthetic of the Art Nouveau period, where the focus often shifted toward the decorative qualities of clothing and the subtle interactions between figures in a staged setting. The work remains a representative example of his illustrative style, which frequently appeared in periodicals and luxury editions of the era.\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\/luchon-travel-poster-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eLuchon (Travel Poster) - Fine Art Print — Alphonse Mucha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sergey Solomko","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443301290319,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443305648463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443305681231,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443305713999,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443305746767,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443305779535,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443305812303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443305845071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443305877839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443305910607,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443305943375,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443305976143,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Meeting_Poster_CompositorV1_1786224702924.jpg?v=1786410056","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/meeting-sergey-solomko","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}