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Post-Impressionist Art

POSTIMPRESSIONIST STYLE

In the revolutionary wake of Impressionism, artists like Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin advanced the style further while firmly rejecting its limitations. Although the artists now associated with Postimpressionist art did not work as part of a group, they collectively employed an approach to expressing moments in time that was even more abstract than that of the Impressionists, and they shared an interest in moving away from naturalistic depictions to more subjective uses of vivid colors and light in their paintings.

The eighth and final Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris in 1886, and Postimpressionism — also spelled Post-Impressionism — is usually dated between then and 1905. The term “Postimpressionism” was coined by British curator and art critic Roger Fry in 1910 at the “Manet and the Postimpressionists” exhibition in London that connected their practices to the pioneering modernist art of Édouard Manet. Many Postimpressionist artists — most of whom lived in France — utilized thickly applied, vibrant pigments that emphasized the brushstrokes on the canvas.

The Postimpressionist movement’s iconic works of art include van Gogh’s The Starry Night (1889) and Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884). Seurat’s approach reflected the experimental spirit of Postimpressionism, as he used Pointillist dots of color that were mixed by the eye of the viewer rather than the hand of the artist. Van Gogh, meanwhile, often based his paintings on observation, yet instilled them with an emotional and personal perspective in which colors and forms did not mirror reality. Alongside Mary Cassatt, Cézanne, Henri Matisse and Gauguin, the Dutch painter was a pupil of Camille Pissarro, the groundbreaking Impressionist artist who boldly organized the first independent painting exhibitions in late-19th-century Paris.

The boundary-expanding work of the Postimpressionist painters, which focused on real-life subject matter and featured a prioritization of geometric forms, would inspire the Nabis, German Expressionism, Cubism and other modern art movements to continue to explore abstraction and challenge expectations for art.

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Style: Post-Impressionist
Huge 1960s Post Impressionist Oil Catalan Spanish Mountain Range Hilltop Village
Huge 1960s Post Impressionist Oil Catalan Spanish Mountain Range Hilltop Village

Huge 1960s Post Impressionist Oil Catalan Spanish Mountain Range Hilltop Village

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Catalan Mountain Range by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 27 x 33 inches canvas: 25 x 23 inches Colors: Green colors, beige, brow...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Model in a east style.Nudes across mediums
Model in a east style.Nudes across mediums

Model in a east style.Nudes across mediums

Located in Oslo, NO

This artwork features a classically styled figure seated against an intricate floral backdrop. The subject, partially draped in white fabric, exudes a serene yet enigmatic presence. ...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Art

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Wood, Oil

GUY RODDON (1919-2006) French Cafe Street Scene ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING signed
GUY RODDON (1919-2006) French Cafe Street Scene ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING signed

GUY RODDON (1919-2006) French Cafe Street Scene ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING signed

Located in Cirencester, GB

ARTIST: Guy Roddon (1919-2006) British TITLE: "French Cafe Street Scene" SIGNED: lower left MEDIUM: oil on board SIZE: 80cm x 70cm inc frame CONDITION: excellent DETAIL: Painter and teacher, born in London. After Bryanston School he studied at Goldsmiths’ College School of Art with James Bateman and Clive Gardiner, 1937–9, then at the Byam Shaw School of Drawing and Painting, 1939–40, with Ernest Jackson, and drawing at La Grande Chaumière, Paris. During World War II he served in Royal Engineers before transferring to the Camouflage Unit, which included Frederick Gore, Oliver Messel, Roland Penrose and Claude Rogers. Roddon spent part of the war stationed in the Old Assembly Rooms, Norwich, as a camouflage instructor alongside Messel and Penrose. From 1948–50, he taught at Goldsmiths’; from 1960–1 was commissioned to paint The Stations of the Cross and Resurrrection for St Thomas More, Patcham; from 1960–3 moved to Paris; rented Edwin John’s studio in Tite Street for 10 years; and began a series of portraits, sitters including the novelist L P Hartley, composer John Ireland...

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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

'Joan of Arc', Paris, Salon d’Automne, Section d'Or, Group of Thirteen, Benezit
'Joan of Arc', Paris, Salon d’Automne, Section d'Or, Group of Thirteen, Benezit

'Joan of Arc', Paris, Salon d’Automne, Section d'Or, Group of Thirteen, Benezit

By Jais Nielsen

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

'Joan of Arc' (Jeanne d'Arc) by Jais Nielsen, 1923. Paris, Salon d’Automne, Section d'Or, Group of Thirteen, Benezit ---- Signed lower right 'Jais' for Jais Nielsen (Danish, 1885-1...

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1920s Post-Impressionist Art

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Gouache, Cardboard

Still Life of Fruit in Bowl 1960's French Post Impressionist Colorful Oil Paint
Still Life of Fruit in Bowl 1960's French Post Impressionist Colorful Oil Paint

Still Life of Fruit in Bowl 1960's French Post Impressionist Colorful Oil Paint

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Fruit by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed and stamped verso oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 22 inches very good condition provenance: from the art...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Mediterranean Archway Alley Sunlit Stone Buildings Watercolor
Mediterranean Archway Alley Sunlit Stone Buildings Watercolor

Mediterranean Archway Alley Sunlit Stone Buildings Watercolor

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mediterranean Archway Alley Sunlit Stone Buildings Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 8.5 x 6.25 inch...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

River Seine Paris Atmospheric Moody Sky Landscape Large French Signed Oil
River Seine Paris Atmospheric Moody Sky Landscape Large French Signed Oil

River Seine Paris Atmospheric Moody Sky Landscape Large French Signed Oil

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Paris by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 31 x 35 inches canvas: 25 x 29 inches Colors: Green colors, beige, blue and grey Very good ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sandö, Wallda Varby, Halland, 1913
Sandö, Wallda Varby, Halland, 1913

Sandö, Wallda Varby, Halland, 1913

Located in Stockholm, SE

Olof Thunman (1879–1944) Sweden Sandö, Wallda Varby, Halland, 1913 oil on canvas (laid on panel) unsigned unframed 31 x 47 cm (approx. 12.2 x 18.5 in) framed 42 x 58 cm (approx. 16...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Vibrant Still Life with Potted Pink Flowers on a Garden Bench French Painting
Vibrant Still Life with Potted Pink Flowers on a Garden Bench French Painting

Vibrant Still Life with Potted Pink Flowers on a Garden Bench French Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pink Potted Flowers signed by Max Toutain (1935-2006) oil painting on canvas, framed frame: 32 x 42 inches canvas : 26 x 36 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artis...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Matisse, Mille et une Nuit, Derrière le miroir (after)
Matisse, Mille et une Nuit, Derrière le miroir (after)

Matisse, Mille et une Nuit, Derrière le miroir (after)

By Henri Matisse

Located in Southampton, NY

Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 33 inches, with bifold, as issued. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, ...

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1950s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

“Trail Creek Headwater”
“Trail Creek Headwater”

“Trail Creek Headwater”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil on board painting of Trail Creek headwaters located in Sun Valley, Idaho. Signed lower left by the artist. Condition is very good. Circa 1975. Titled verso. Original...

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1970s Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Original Oil Painting of Serene Landscape with Cypress Tree and Rolling Hills
Original Oil Painting of Serene Landscape with Cypress Tree and Rolling Hills

Original Oil Painting of Serene Landscape with Cypress Tree and Rolling Hills

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Original Oil Painting of Serene Landscape with Cypress Tree and Rolling Hills Artist: Roland Pichard Signed: Verso Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 8.5 (hei...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Charming Parisian Street Scene with Flower Market and Historic Architecture
Charming Parisian Street Scene with Flower Market and Historic Architecture

Charming Parisian Street Scene with Flower Market and Historic Architecture

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Parisian Street Scene signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018) gouache painting on artist paper, unframed panting: 20 x 12.5 inches inscribed verso condition: This pa...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Gouache

Looking Up To Highgate - Late 20th Century Landscape of Park in London by Quirke
Looking Up To Highgate - Late 20th Century Landscape of Park in London by Quirke

Looking Up To Highgate - Late 20th Century Landscape of Park in London by Quirke

By Michael Quirke

Located in Watford, Hertfordshire

Looking Up To Highgate Michael Quirke was born in 1946 and studied at St Martin’s School of Art, London. After moving from London, Michael became a member of the art community in St...

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Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mid Century French Castle Overlooking Green Forest Village Watercolour Painting
Mid Century French Castle Overlooking Green Forest Village Watercolour Painting

Mid Century French Castle Overlooking Green Forest Village Watercolour Painting

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Landscape by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper Size: 7 height) x 9 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good Provenance: All the pa...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Beach Scene Bathers Striped Tent Sunlit Shore and Figures Watercolor
Beach Scene Bathers Striped Tent Sunlit Shore and Figures Watercolor

Beach Scene Bathers Striped Tent Sunlit Shore and Figures Watercolor

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Beach Scene Bathers Striped Tent Sunlit Shore and Figures Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed Size (H x W): 6.5 x 8....

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Watercolor

Mid 20th C French Impressionist Signed Oil Vintage Flowers Montparnasse Frame
Mid 20th C French Impressionist Signed Oil Vintage Flowers Montparnasse Frame

Mid 20th C French Impressionist Signed Oil Vintage Flowers Montparnasse Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Floral Still Life French School, mid 20th century indistinctly signed oil on board, framed in original mid 20th century Montparnasse frame framed: 29 x 33.5 inches board: 21 x 26 in...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

1960's Post Impressionist French Oil Paris Train Station Large Painting Canvas
1960's Post Impressionist French Oil Paris Train Station Large Painting Canvas

1960's Post Impressionist French Oil Paris Train Station Large Painting Canvas

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Train Station by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 21 x 28 inches very good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Passion
Passion

Passion

Located in Zofingen, AG

Passion This work is about the inner fire that remains unseen from the outside. When you appear calm, unremarkable, almost transparent — but inside, everything is burning. It’s about...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Henri Matisse, Francoise Rabelais, from Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after)
Henri Matisse, Francoise Rabelais, from Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after)

Henri Matisse, Francoise Rabelais, from Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after)

By Henri Matisse

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite heliogravure after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Francoise Rabelais (Francois Rabelais), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), o...

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1950s Post-Impressionist Art

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse, Portrait of the Artist, Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after)
Henri Matisse, Portrait of the Artist, Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after)

Henri Matisse, Portrait of the Artist, Portraits by Henri Matisse, 1954 (after)

By Henri Matisse

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Portrait de l’Artiste (Portrait of the Artist), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matis...

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1950s Post-Impressionist Art

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Lithograph

'L'Escargot' Modern Art Colour Lithograph on Wove Paper
'L'Escargot' Modern Art Colour Lithograph on Wove Paper

'L'Escargot' Modern Art Colour Lithograph on Wove Paper

By Henri Matisse

Located in Toronto, ON

Signed on the plate by Matisse. From the portfolio ‘Dernières Oeuvres de Matisse 1950-1954’, known as Verve Vol. IX No. 35 & 36. Printed by Mourlot in Paris. Henri Matisse oversaw ...

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1950s Post-Impressionist Art

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Lithograph

Golden Harvest French Field Landscape Impressionist Oil
Golden Harvest French Field Landscape Impressionist Oil

Golden Harvest French Field Landscape Impressionist Oil

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Golden Landscape by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 13 x 16 inches Colors: Gold colors, brown, blue, green and orange Ver...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Blue cloud
Blue cloud

Blue cloud

Located in Oslo, NO

In this painting, I've captured the tranquility and fleeting beauty of a sunset at sea, bathed in a symphony of blues and violets. The brush strokes are loose, adding an impressionis...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Oil

Portrait of Dr. Auguste Soins
Portrait of Dr. Auguste Soins

Portrait of Dr. Auguste Soins

By Henri Edmond Cross

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Portrait of Dr. Auguste Soins Black chalk on paper, c. 1883 Signed with the artist’s estate stamp, Lugt 1305a lower right (see photo) Note: This possibly is the preliminary drawing f...

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1880s Post-Impressionist Art

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Graphite

"Restful Moments" Oil Painting

"Restful Moments" Oil Painting

By Suchitra Bhosle

Located in Denver, CO

Suchitra Bhosle's "Restful Moments" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts a partially nude woman napping with a black cat nestled on top of her. About the Artist: Su...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil, Panel

Marseille Harbour 1960s French Impressionist Oil Burnt Orange Sienna Ochre Color
Marseille Harbour 1960s French Impressionist Oil Burnt Orange Sienna Ochre Color

Marseille Harbour 1960s French Impressionist Oil Burnt Orange Sienna Ochre Color

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Marseille Harbour by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) stamped verso oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 26 x 21 inches very good condition provenance: from the artists estate,...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

OUT ON THE EDGE OF DARKNESS - California Inspired Fauvist Oil Painting
OUT ON THE EDGE OF DARKNESS - California Inspired Fauvist Oil Painting

OUT ON THE EDGE OF DARKNESS - California Inspired Fauvist Oil Painting

Located in Boston, MA

MARE NOSTRUM 48.0 x 36.0 x 2.0, 9.0 lbs Oil paint Hand signed by the artist Artist's Commentary: "This painting continues the series of paintings with a black ground instead of wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

French Mid Century Painting Signed Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman
French Mid Century Painting Signed Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman

French Mid Century Painting Signed Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Woman Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: signed oil on board, unframed dated 1950 Size : 16 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, France...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Flowers in Blue Vase Red Background 1960's
French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Flowers in Blue Vase Red Background 1960's

French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Flowers in Blue Vase Red Background 1960's

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Flowers by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front and back inscribed verso oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 21.5 x 18 inches Colors: Red colors, blu...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

The Waters of Leith Scottish Impressionist Signed Oil Painting 20th Century
The Waters of Leith Scottish Impressionist Signed Oil Painting 20th Century

The Waters of Leith Scottish Impressionist Signed Oil Painting 20th Century

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Waters of Leith' (Scotland) by William B Dealtry (British 1915-2007): signed oil on board, framed framed: 10 x 14 inches board : 8 x 11 inches Inscribed verso with title Provenance:...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art

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Oil

Emilio Grau Sala, Paddock, 1970
Emilio Grau Sala, Paddock, 1970

Emilio Grau Sala, Paddock, 1970

By Emilio Grau Sala

Located in Madrid, ES

EMILIO GRAU SALA Spanish, 1911 - 1975 PADDOCK, 1970 signed "Grau Sala" (lower left) signed, dated and titled "GRAU SALA / 1970 / "Paddock"" (on the reverse) oil on canvas 15 x 18-1/8...

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1970s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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