Horst Janssen (1929-1995) (after) - Ergo Selfportrait - Artrint - 61 x 66 cm
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Offset print after Horst Janssen, titled “Ergo Selfportrait”, measuring 61 × 66 cm and signed in the plate.
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Beautiful, expressive art print by Horst Janssen in the format 61 x 66 cm with the title Ergo. The work is a high-quality print on stiff paper and in very good condition.
Artist: Horst Janssen
Title: Ergo
Type: Art print
Technique: Print on stiff paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 61 x 66 cm
Condition: Like 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 extraordinary technical virtuosity and an intense, often somber engagement with themes such as transience, death and self-reflection. Janssen belongs to 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 Goya in his “Los Caprichos,” Janssen used graphic printing to depict complex, often disturbing scenarios that delve deep 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 unsparing self-portraits, and Bacon, who often depicted 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, mirror 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 are set in a melancholic and often morbid context that recalls 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 uncanny and the abyss that lurks 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 who merged 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, shaped by technical mastery and deep substantive commitment, 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 backing boards, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy cartons. Shipping is with a tracking number for shipment 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 -
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful, expressive art print by Horst Janssen in the format 61 x 66 cm with the title Ergo. The work is a high-quality print on stiff paper and in very good condition.
Artist: Horst Janssen
Title: Ergo
Type: Art print
Technique: Print on stiff paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 61 x 66 cm
Condition: Like 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 extraordinary technical virtuosity and an intense, often somber engagement with themes such as transience, death and self-reflection. Janssen belongs to 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 Goya in his “Los Caprichos,” Janssen used graphic printing to depict complex, often disturbing scenarios that delve deep 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 unsparing self-portraits, and Bacon, who often depicted 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, mirror 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 are set in a melancholic and often morbid context that recalls 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 uncanny and the abyss that lurks 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 who merged 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, shaped by technical mastery and deep substantive commitment, 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 backing boards, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy cartons. Shipping is with a tracking number for shipment 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 -
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
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Artist
Horst Janssen (1929-1995) (after)
Title of artwork
Ergo Selfportrait - Artrint - 61 x 66 cm
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
61 cm
Width
66 cm
Style
Modern
Sold with frame
No
Period
19th century
