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De Scolari\u003c\/strong\u003e, the composition captures a still life of fruit with remarkable confidence and energy. Thick applications of oil paint, worked with both brush and palette knife, create a beautifully textured surface that changes throughout the day as light moves across the canvas, revealing the depth and character of every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eIts rich olives, ochres and deep crimson tones are balanced by soft blue-grey highlights, making this an original artwork that feels equally at home in a contemporary interior or layered amongst a collection of European antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ct02cr\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eSigned: O. L. 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Rather than concealing the natural signs of age, we celebrate them as part of each poster’s story—small reminders that these pieces once announced exhibitions in some of France’s most respected museums and galleries before finding a new life in contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders of Rome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43960582635586,"sku":"FOR-5440-UNT-FOUNDERS O","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3981\/8050\/files\/IMG-0972.png?v=1783934818"},{"product_id":"original-french-exhibition-poster-rome-a-paris-petit-palais-1968","title":"Original French Exhibition Poster — Rome à Paris, Petit Palais (1968)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original French exhibition poster produced for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetit Palais, Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, celebrating the cultural twinning of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis and Rome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeld from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 March to 29 April 1968\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRome à Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRome in Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) explored the artistic relationship between two of Europe’s great cultural capitals. The striking poster features a dramatic Baroque marble sculpture set against a rich crimson background, framed within a restrained architectural layout that is unmistakably French in its graphic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in France by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Presses Artistiques, Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this authentic exhibition poster is both a decorative artwork and a genuine piece of European museum history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts bold colour palette and sculptural imagery make it particularly suited to classical, contemporary and minimalist interiors alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetit Palais\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis Rome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Paris–Rome Twinning”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRome à Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Rome in Paris”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 March – 29 April 1968\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm, except Tuesdays.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those rare exhibition posters that feels equally at home in a modern apartment as it does in a traditional library.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe typography, dramatic use of negative space and rich oxblood background allow the white marble sculpture to become almost sculptural itself once framed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is graphic, elegant and unmistakably European.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful displayed in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLibraries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving rooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStairwells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooks exceptional framed with an off-white conservation mount and either:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatte black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also works beautifully alongside antique marble sculpture, architectural drawings and classical interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition consistent with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original 1968 exhibition poster retains its authentic character and displays:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal handling 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