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 Type: Fine art print Technique: Print on sturdy paper Originality: Reproduction Sheet size: 61 x 66 cm Condition: As good as new, perfectly preserved Origin: Art Verlag Era: Contemporary art Nationality: German art Horst Janssen: Horst Janssen, born in 1929 in Hamburg and died in 1995, was an outstanding German draughtsman and graphic artist, whose works are marked by exceptional technical virtuosity and an intense, often somber engagement with themes such as transience, death, and self-reflection. Janssen is 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 graphic art to depict complex, often disturbing scenes that delve deeply into the human psyche. A central theme in Janssen’s work is obsessive self-observation, which brings him close to Egon Schiele and Francis Bacon. Schiele, known for his unflinching self-portraits, and Bacon, who often portrayed the human figure as distorted and suffering, 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 thematize the fragility and transience of human life in a deeply personal way. Janssen’s nature studies and his engagement with nature exist within a melancholic and often morbid context that calls to mind the works of Odilon Redon. Redon, a Symbolist who explored the dark and mysterious sides of nature and the human psyche, influenced Janssen in his portrayal of the uncanniest and most profound aspects hidden behind the visible world. Janssen’s works, like Redon’s, reflect a fascination with what lies beyond the obvious and show a deep engagement with nature as a symbol for human feelings and fears. Horst Janssen remains a unique artist, blending influences from Dürer, Goya, Schiele, Bacon, and Redon into a powerful and personal visual language. His works represent an intense exploration of human existence and demonstrate the inexhaustible possibilities of graphic art. Janssen’s oeuvre, characterized by technical mastery and deep substantive engagement, leaves a lasting legacy in art history that illuminates both the abysses and the beauty and transience of life. Shipping information: We roll prints onto rigid cardboard tubes, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy boxes. Shipping is with a tracking number for package tracking. About us: We have been in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipment of artworks. - No shipping to the Canary Islands, Taiwan -

Estimate:£125.63

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