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All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Horst Janssen (1929-1995) (after) - Ergo Selfportrait - Artrint - 61 x 66 cm
Beautiful, expressive fine art print by Horst Janssen in the 61 x 66 cm format with the title Ergo. The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and is in very good condition. Artist: Horst Janssen Title: Ergo Medium: Fine art print Technique: Printing on sturdy paper Originality: Reproduction Sheet size: 61 x 66 cm Condition: Like new, perfectly preserved Origin: Art publisher Era: Contemporary art Nationality: German art Horst Janssen: Horst Janssen, born 1929 in Hamburg and died in 1995, was an outstanding German draughtsman and graphic artist, whose works are characterized by exceptional technical virtuosity and an intense, often sombre engagement with themes such as transience, death and self-reflection. Janssen ranks among the most significant German artists of the 20th century, and his works show clear influences from masters such as Albrecht Dürer and Francisco de Goya. Similar to Dürer in his copper engravings and to Goya in his Los Caprichos, Janssen used printmaking to depict complex, often disturbing scenarios that delve deeply into the human psyche. A central theme in Janssen’s work is obsessive self-observation, bringing him close to Egon Schiele and Francis Bacon. Schiele, known for his unflinching self-portraits, and Bacon, who often depicted the human figure as a distorted and suffering being, shared with Janssen an interest in exploring the inner self. Janssen’s self-portraits, frequently realized as etchings or drawings, reflect a similar intensity and openness and address the fragility and transience of human life in a deeply personal way. Janssen’s studies of nature and his engagement with the natural world are set in a melancholic and often morbid context, reminiscent of Odilon Redon. Redon, a Symbolist who explored the dark and mysterious sides of nature and of the human psyche, influenced Janssen in his portrayal of the uncanny and the abyss that lurk behind the visible world. Janssen’s works, like Redon’s, reflect a fascination with that which lies beyond the obvious, and show a deep engagement with nature as a symbol of human emotions and fears. Horst Janssen remains a unique artist who wove together influences from Dürer, Goya, Schiele, Bacon and Redon into a powerful and personal visual language. His works are an intense exploration of human existence and reveal the inexhaustible possibilities of graphic art. Janssen’s oeuvre, marked by technical mastery and deep substantive engagement, leaves a lasting legacy in art history, illuminating both the abysses and the beauty and transience of life. Shipping information: We roll prints on rigid rigid cardboard tubes, wrap them with corrugated board, and send them in sturdy cartons. Shipping is with a tracking number for shipment tracking. About us: We have been in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks. - No shipping to Canary Islands, Taiwan -
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