Exotic motifs and Asian nuances permeate Paul Ranson’s “Apple Tree with Red Fruit.” Ranson (1864 – 1909) led post-Impressionist French artists who blended images of nature with personal symbols and metaphors, influencing abstract and non-representational art. Influenced by Art Nouveau designs and Japanese prints, Ranson’s subjects were based less upon nature, however, than exotic, symbolic and semi-religious themes.
Paul Ranson (1864 – 1909) led the post-Impressionist, avant-garde Nabis, Parisian artists who fused images of nature, personal metaphors and symbols. Ranson placed less emphasis upon nature, depicting exotic, symbolic or semi-religious themes. His fascination with black magic, mysticism and Buddhism permeated his symbolism, and his fluid, linear technique was derived from Japanese prints and Art Nouveau designs. Also a decorative artist, Ranson created tapestries, stained glass, lithographs and ceramics. Meaning “prophets,” the Nabis influenced the development of abstract and non-representational art.
This giclée print delivers a vivid image with maximum color accuracy and exceptional resolution. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée (French for “to spray”) is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are sprayed onto the paper’s surface. With the great degree of detail and smooth transitions of color gradients, giclée prints appear much more realistic than other reproduction prints. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is acid free with a smooth surface.