{"product_id":"trouville-la-mer-kees-van-dongen","title":"Trouville, la mer - Kees van Dongen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seascape by Kees van Dongen, 'Trouville, la mer' captures the atmosphere of a stormy day at the seaside with expressive brushwork and a muted palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKees van Dongen, born in the Netherlands, became a prominent figure in the Fauvist movement in France. His expressive use of colour and bold brushwork are hallmarks of his style. He is known for his portraits and scenes of Parisian life. Van Dongen's work often captures the energy and atmosphere of the early 20th century. He exhibited with the Fauves at the Salon d'Automne in 1905, solidifying his place in the avant-garde art world. His paintings are held in major museum collections worldwide. \n\n'Trouville, la mer' depicts a seascape, likely of the French coastal town of Trouville. The painting is dominated by grey and blue tones, conveying a sense of a stormy or overcast day at the seaside. Two figures stand at the shoreline in the lower left, their forms simplified and rendered with quick brushstrokes. The sea itself is rendered with dynamic, broken brushwork, suggesting movement and the power of the waves. The sky blends seamlessly with the water, creating a unified, atmospheric effect. The overall impression is one of immediacy and emotional intensity, characteristic of Van Dongen's Fauvist approach.\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\/self-portrait-albert-marquet-albert-marquet\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait (Albert Marquet) - Albert Marquet — Albert Marquet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-and-rock-alfred-henry-maurer\" 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;\"\u003eTree and Rock - Alfred Henry Maurer — Alfred Henry Maurer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kees van Dongen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57713712496975,"sku":null,"price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57713713381711,"sku":null,"price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57713713414479,"sku":null,"price":47.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Trouville-la-mer_Poster_CompositorV1_1778977203668.jpg?v=1778977334","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/trouville-la-mer-kees-van-dongen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}