{"title":"Paul Ranson","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Ranson (1864–1909) was a French painter and one of the leading figures in the \u003cem\u003eNabi\u003c\/em\u003e movement, an avant-garde group that emerged in the late 19th century. His work, known for its bold use of color and flat, decorative style, was a significant departure from traditional academic painting and a precursor to modern art movements such as Symbolism and Art Nouveau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanson was one of the founding members of the \u003cem\u003eNabi\u003c\/em\u003e group, a collective of artists formed in the 1890s in Paris. The Nabis, which included other notable artists such as \u003cem\u003eÉdouard Vuillard\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePierre Bonnard\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMaurice Denis\u003c\/em\u003e, sought to break away from Impressionism and embrace more symbolic, decorative, and abstract styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many artists of his time, Ranson was profoundly influenced by the rise of Japonisme, the fascination with Japanese art that spread through Europe in the late 19th century. He admired the flat, decorative quality of Japanese prints, particularly those by artists like \u003cem\u003eHokusai\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHiroshige\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanson’s life was tragically short—he died at the age of 44 from a heart attack. Despite his relatively brief career, his contributions to the Nabis and his innovative approach to art continue to be celebrated. His work remains an important part of the history of modern French art, and his influence can still be seen in the works of later artists who sought to blend symbolism, abstraction, and decorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-style-landscape-cross-stitch-kit","title":"Japanese Style Landscape Cross Stitch Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecreate Paul Ranson’s elegant fusion of Japanese aesthetics and Post-Impressionist color with the Japanese Style Landscape cross stitch kit. This design features sinuous flowering branches arching across a misty hillside, rendered in warm golds, soft olives, and rich umbers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitches: 154 x 196\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize on 14-count: 11 x 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize on 18-count: 9 x 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Ranson","offers":[{"title":"Standard Symbols \/ 14-Count Aida","offer_id":62027098357919,"sku":"RANSO01-KIT-01","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Symbols \/ 14-Count GRIDDED Aida","offer_id":62623686721695,"sku":"RANSO01-KIT-02","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Symbols \/ 18-Count Aida","offer_id":62623686754463,"sku":"RANSO01-KIT-03","price":48.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Larger Symbols \/ 14-Count Aida","offer_id":62027098390687,"sku":"RANSO01-KIT-04","price":58.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Larger Symbols \/ 14-Count GRIDDED Aida","offer_id":62623686787231,"sku":"RANSO01-KIT-05","price":58.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Larger Symbols \/ 18-Count Aida","offer_id":62623686819999,"sku":"RANSO01-KIT-06","price":58.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/1155\/files\/RANSO01-Japanese-Style-Landscape-Cross-Stitch-1_b6167f46-f871-47d6-8635-c271d0d8aac6.jpg?v=1763727927"},{"product_id":"japanese-style-landscape-cross-stitch-pattern","title":"Japanese Style Landscape Cross Stitch Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapture the tranquil beauty of Paul Ranson’s Japanese Style Landscape with this cross stitch pattern. The pattern guides you through flowing branch motifs and layered backgrounds—transitioning from pale ochres to deep rustic reds—so you can faithfully translate Ranson’s poetic composition into a textile rendition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 Colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitches: 154 x 196\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize on 14-count: 11 x 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize on 18-count: 9 x 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Ranson","offers":[{"title":"Standard Symbols","offer_id":62115339665567,"sku":"RANSO01-PAT-01","price":10.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Larger Symbols","offer_id":62115339698335,"sku":"RANSO01-PAT-02","price":15.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/1155\/files\/RANSO01-Japanese-Style-Landscape-Cross-Stitch-1_b6167f46-f871-47d6-8635-c271d0d8aac6.jpg?v=1763727927"}],"url":"https:\/\/theartofstitch.com\/en-nz\/collections\/paul-ranson-cross-stitch.oembed","provider":"The Art of Cross Stitch ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}