Horst Janssen (1929-1995) (after) - Ergo Selfportrait - Artrint - 61 x 66 cm

Beautiful, expressive fine art print by Horst Janssen in the format 61 x 66 cm with the title Ergo. The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and in very good condition. Artist: Horst Janssen Title: Ergo Medium: Fine art print Technique: Print on sturdy paper Originality: Reproduction Sheet size: 61 x 66 cm Condition: As new, perfectly preserved Origin: Art publishing house Era: Contemporary art Nationality: German art Horst Janssen: Horst Janssen, born 1929 in Hamburg and died 1995, was an outstanding German draughtsman and graphic artist, whose works are characterized by exceptional technical virtuosity and an intense, often somber engagement with themes such as transience, death and self-reflection. Janssen is among the most important German artists of the 20th century, and his works show clear influences from masters like Albrecht Dürer and Francisco de Goya. Similar to Dürer in his copper engravings and Goya in his Los Caprichos, Janssen used graphic printmaking to depict complex, often disturbing scenarios that dive 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 depicted the human figure as distorted and anguished, 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 profoundly 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 aspects of nature and the human psyche, influenced Janssen in his portrayal of the uncanny and the abyss that lies 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 of human feelings and fears. Horst Janssen remains a unique artist who fused 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 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 whiteboard cores, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy cartons. Shipping is with a tracking number for parcel tracking. About us: We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks. - No shipping to the Canary Islands, Taiwan -

Estimate:£127.08

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