{"product_id":"the-maitre-d-hotel-oil-on-panel","title":"The Maître d’Hôtel - oil on panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the manner of Augustin Théodule Ribot (1823 - 1891)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 40cm high x 32cm wide (unframed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced centrally on the panel, the ruddy-faced, formally dressed maître d' is proffering a lobster to an unseen customer. In stark contrast to the shadowy background, the artist highlights the starchy whiteness of the apron, shirt front and napkin; elevating the humble subject with dramatic lighting. Similarly to Ribot’s paintings, this reveals the artist's interest in the work of Spanish and Dutch Baroque masters Ribera and Rembrandt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guy Tobin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57872944398668,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/6219\/1948\/files\/DSC_3159.jpg?v=1782239699","url":"https:\/\/www.guytobin.co.uk\/products\/the-maitre-d-hotel-oil-on-panel","provider":"Guy Tobin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}