The Clearing

Paul Elie Ranson

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The Clearing by Paul Elie Ranson, shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) in Arber Light Walnut, living
Shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) · Framed paper, Arber Light Walnut · Living room
The Clearing by Paul Elie Ranson, shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) on canvas in Arber Raw Oak, dining
Shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) · Framed canvas, Arber Raw Oak · Dining
The Clearing by Paul Elie Ranson, shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, hotel guest room
Shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Hotel guest room
The Clearing

Story

A forest opening reveals twisted trees heavy with red and yellow leaves, their shapes set against warm earth tones that meet cooler blue passages in the background. The scene balances dense foliage with open space, giving the clearing a quiet, enclosed feeling. The work comes from Paul Elie Ranson (1861–1909), a French artist associated with Symbolism, whose practice spanned painting, printmaking, and ceramics.

Where it works

Warm-toned artwork suited to living rooms and dining rooms, and to hotel guest rooms, in a horizontal format.

CreatorPaul Elie Ranson
SKUchri0481_frgc_1520
Archive IDrs:100:36226

Image courtesy Christie's Images Ltd