{"product_id":"rooftops-and-poplars-james-charles","title":"Rooftops and Poplars - James Charles","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of rural architecture and natural forms by British painter James Charles, capturing the quiet atmosphere of the English countryside in 1887.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Charles, a painter associated with the New English Art Club, produced this work during a period of transition in British art. The composition focuses on the verticality of two poplar trees, which rise above the modest roofline of a rural dwelling. The artist employs a palette of muted greens, earthy browns, and soft blues to capture the atmospheric conditions of the English countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brushwork is direct and unadorned, reflecting the influence of plein air practices that gained traction among British artists in the late nineteenth century. Charles prioritises the observation of light over precise detail. The foliage in the foreground is rendered with loose, gestural marks, creating a sense of depth that draws the viewer toward the architectural elements. The sky, filled with soft, cloud-laden light, provides a backdrop that balances the darker tones of the trees and the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece demonstrates the artist's interest in the quiet, everyday aspects of rural life. By choosing a vertical format, Charles emphasises the height of the poplars, which act as a visual anchor against the horizontal lines of the roof. The work avoids excessive sentimentality, opting instead for a grounded representation of the environment. The signature and date, visible in the lower left corner, confirm its creation in 1887, a time when Charles was actively refining his approach to light and colour. This print offers a clear view of his technique, preserving the texture of the original paint application and the subtle variations in tone that define the scene.\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\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"James Charles","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605111771471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605131399503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58605131432271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58605131465039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58605131497807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58605131530575,"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":58605131563343,"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":58605131596111,"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":58605131628879,"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":58605131661647,"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":58605131694415,"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":58605131727183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rooftops-and-Poplars_Poster_CompositorV1_1788068285826.jpg?v=1788114110","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/rooftops-and-poplars-james-charles","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}