The Sybil by Paul Ranson
The Sybil by Paul Ranson
- 🎨 Paul-Élie Ranson: French painter, writer, Les Nabis member.
- 🏠 Biography: Born March 29, 1861, Limoges. Raised by grandparents and father.
- ✏️ Education: Trained at École des Beaux-Arts, Académie Julian.
- 👰 Marriage: Wed cousin Marie-France Rousseau in 1884.
- 🎭 Les Nabis: Co-founded group in 1888 with Sérusier, Ibels, Bonnard, Denis.
- 🎭 Theater: Directed Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi in 1892.
- 🎨 Exhibitions: Participated in Symbolist performances, group exhibitions.
- 🎭 Puppetry: Opened puppet theater in 1894.
- 💡 Interests: Theosophy, magic, occultism, mythology.
- 🏛️ Legacy: Les Nabis founded Académie Ranson to support him.
Paul Ranson was a French painter closely associated with the Les Nabis group, known for their avant-garde approach to art in the late 19th century. Born in 1864, Ranson’s work often featured bold colors, simplified forms, and decorative patterns influenced by Japanese prints. He embraced symbolism and spiritual themes, depicting nature in a mystical light. Ranson’s contributions to the Les Nabis movement helped pave the way for modern art in France.
Available as a fine art print and as a stretched canvas panel (heavy fine art canvas stretched over 1.5 inch deep edge solid wood frame).
All prints are made using archival art stocks and UV pigment inks to give up to 200 years life. Prints are sold unframed and unmounted.
