{"product_id":"the-old-bridge-in-barbin-maxime-maufra","title":"The Old Bridge in Barbin - Maxime Maufra","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1914 oil painting by Maxime Maufra depicting the stone bridge at Barbin with a muted, atmospheric palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaxime Maufra, a member of the Pont-Aven School, produced this study of the bridge at Barbin in 1914. The work captures a quiet moment in the French countryside, focusing on the structural form of the stone bridge as it spans the water. Maufra employs a palette dominated by cool greys, muted blues, and earthy greens, reflecting the atmospheric conditions of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis brushwork is deliberate and textured, building the surface of the water and the masonry of the bridge through layered application. Unlike the fleeting light effects often associated with earlier Impressionist works, this piece leans into a more solid, structural interpretation of the scene. The composition is balanced, with the bridge acting as the primary horizontal element against the soft, overcast sky. The foliage clinging to the stone supports adds a sense of organic decay, contrasting with the man-made architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaufra spent much of his career documenting the coastal and rural regions of Brittany. His approach to painting often involved direct observation, yet he maintained a focus on the physical weight of his subjects. This particular view of Barbin demonstrates his ability to render the interplay between water and stone without relying on excessive detail. The painting remains a clear example of his later style, where the influence of his earlier associations with Gauguin and the Nabis had settled into a personal, observational mode of expression. The print captures the original texture of the oil paint, preserving the tactile quality of the brushstrokes and the subtle shifts in tone across the water surface.\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\/rocks-in-the-forest-paul-cezanne\" 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;\"\u003eRocks in the Forest - Paul Cézanne — Paul Cézanne\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":58429311385935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429322035535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58429322068303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58429322101071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58429322133839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58429322166607,"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":58429322199375,"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":58429322232143,"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":58429322264911,"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":58429322297679,"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":58429322330447,"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":58429322363215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Old-Bridge-in-Barbin_Poster_CompositorV1_1786180862498.jpg?v=1786236324","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-old-bridge-in-barbin-maxime-maufra","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}