{"product_id":"la-flamme-wilhelm-bernatzik","title":"The Flame — Wilhelm Bernatzik art reproduction","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Flame by Wilhelm Bernatzik: a night scene in blue and gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction of The Flame by Wilhelm Bernatzik\u003c\/strong\u003e draws you into a landscape dominated by dark blues. At the foot of towering rock faces, several draped figures gather around a fire. The bright flames and rising smoke draw the eye to the lower part of the painting before leading it towards the heights of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA painting from 1902 held in Vienna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sammlung.wienmuseum.at\/en\/object\/1812-die-flamme\/\"\u003eWien Museum\u003c\/a\u003e holds the original under its German title, \u003cem\u003eDie Flamme\u003c\/em\u003e. The museum catalogue identifies it as an oil painting on canvas made by Wilhelm Bernatzik in 1902. These details provide context, while the atmosphere emerges from the relationship between the firelight, the figures and the rocky setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe contrast between fire and night\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flame creates a luminous presence among the cool tones. Its winding outlines are echoed by the curls of smoke crossing the painting diagonally. On the left, the rocks and cliff face introduce lighter surfaces; on the right, the figures stand out against a deep blue background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures occupy little space compared with the height of their surroundings. This difference in scale gives the landscape an imposing presence. Their gestures and draped clothing remain visible, without the image prescribing a single story. You can appreciate the scene for its composition, colours and enigmatic character without assigning a specific identity or intention to each figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinding a place for this reproduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room or reading space, an understated wall helps retain the contrast between the blues and the luminous accents. Leave enough viewing distance to take in the whole composition, while keeping the details of the fire and rocks within reach for a closer look. The dimensions and medium of your reproduction depend on the options selected on this product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo explore the painter further, browse our \u003ca href=\"..\/collections\/wilhelm-bernatzik-paintings\"\u003eWilhelm Bernatzik art reproductions\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare this night scene with \u003ca href=\"..\/products\/peonies-wilhelm-bernatzik\"\u003ePeonies\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"..\/products\/winter-wilhelm-bernatzik-1\"\u003eWinter\u003c\/a\u003e, two other subjects by the artist in our selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artem Legrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55406509785413,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/1707\/9365\/files\/La-flamme-Wilhelm-Bernatzik-1.webp?v=1756930368","url":"https:\/\/www.artemlegrand.co.uk\/products\/the-flame-wilhelm-bernatzik","provider":"Artem Legrand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}