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Émile Bernard — Small Flowers of Saint Francis
Émile Bernard

Small Flowers of Saint Francis

1928

"Small Flowers of Saint Francis" is a color woodcut by Émile Bernard that depicts religious subject matter through the artist's distinctive Post Impressionist style. The work demonstrates Bernard's skill with the woodcut medium, employing bold outlines and vibrant colors characteristic of his artistic approach. The composition reflects Bernard's interest in both spiritual themes and the formal qualities of printmaking, making it a notable example of late 19th century French artistic innovation.

Medium
color woodcut

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Émile Bernard, Small Flowers of Saint Francis , 1928

"Small Flowers of Saint Francis" is a color woodcut by Émile Bernard that depicts religious subject matter through the artist's distinctive Post Impressionist style. The work demonstrates Bernard's skill with the woodcut medium, employing bold outlines and vibrant colors characteristic of his artistic approach. The composition reflects Bernard's interest in both spiritual themes and the formal qualities of printmaking, making it a notable example of late 19th century French artistic innovation.

Medium
color woodcut
Year
1928
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

French, Cloisonnism, Spiritual contemplation, 19th Century, Floral Still Life, Post-Impressionism, Decorative, Religious Symbolism, Intimate Scale, Oil on Canvas

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