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Thoughts far away (1864) Art Print | Hugues Merle

Thoughts far away (1864) Art Print | Hugues Merle

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Bring the poetic elegance of Hugues Merle’s art into your space with Quipham’s premium art prints. Printed on archival-quality matte paper using vibrant, fade-resistant inks, each piece beautifully preserves the tenderness and detail of Merle’s celebrated paintings.

Hugues Merle (1823–1881) was a renowned French painter admired for his emotionally rich and finely detailed works, often compared to William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Known for his sensitive depictions of maternal love, childhood, and moral narratives, Merle’s paintings embody the grace and sentiment of 19th-century French academic art. Our curated collection of Hugues Merle prints brings timeless beauty, history, and refinement to any room.

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About the Artist

Hugues Merle was a French painter who mostly depicted sentimental or moral subjects. He has often been compared with William-Adolphe Bouguereau.

Merle was born in 1822 in La Sône. He studied painting with Léon Cogniet. Merle started exhibiting at the Salon (Paris) in 1847. He received second class prizes in 1861 and 1863. In 1866 he was made Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.

Hugues Merle became a friend of Paul Durand-Ruel in the early 1860s. Durand-Ruel had started buying paintings by Merle in 1862 and introduced the artist to painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Merle was later often compared to Bouguereau and “became a considerable rival of Bouguereau in subject and treatment”. In the mid-1860s, Merle painted several portraits of Paul Durand-Ruel, his wife, and their son, John.

Hugues Merle died in 1881 in Paris. His son Georges Merle also became a painter.

Item Description

Premium Poster

Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, and non-reflective surface

Paper Specs: 200 gsm (80 lb) with a thickness of 0.22 mm
(8.7 mils),

Sustainability: FSC-certified

Wooden Framed Poster

Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, and non-reflective surface

Paper Specs: 200 gsm (80 lb) with a thickness of 0.22 mm
(8.7 mils),

Sustainability: FSC-certified

Ready-to-Hang: Includes a hanging kit for immediate display

Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak or ash wood

Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide.

Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass safeguard

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At Quipham, we revive each masterpiece to its original brilliance — just as Klimt envisioned it. From dulled gold to radiant shimmer, every detail is brought back to life for a stunning, high-end display.

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