‘Herziening der Personeele Belasting’ (1895)

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Jan Toorop's "Herziening der Personeele Belasting" is a striking and intricate piece that underscores the artist's detailed and symbolic style. Created in 1895, this lithograph showcases Toorop’s mastery in utilizing swirling lines and nuanced imagery to convey potent social and political commentary.This artwork features a central figure, a bureaucrat, whose exaggerated facial features and focused expression draw attention to the task at hand - revising personal taxation. He sits at a desk, a ledger open before him, surrounded by an array of densely packed symbols and decorative elements that create a tapestry-like background. These elements include various architectural motifs and organic forms, blending industrial themes with naturalistic elements.Beneath the main image is a border filled with faces and forms that seem to represent the diverse populace affected by the tax revisions, ranging from pained expressions to more tranquil demeanors. This variety may symbolize the differential impact of taxation on various social classes.Toorop's work is renowned for its dynamic composition and emotional depth. "Herziening der Personeele Belasting" not only reflects his distinctive art nouveau style but also serves as a historical document, highlighting the societal concerns of his time with a profound artistic voice.

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Jan Toorop (1858–1928) was a 19-century Dutch-Javanese painter who extensively experimented with different artistic styles ranging from Realism, Impressionism, Symbolism and Art Nouveau to Pointillism. He was famous for using highly stylized slim figures and dynamic lines that were influenced by Indonesian motifs and curvilinear lines. His most famous poster artwork “Delft Salad Oil”, commissioned by The Dutch Oil Company, became so iconic that the Dutch Art Nouveau painting style is given the nickname "the salad oil style". Despite the fact that Toorop's expertise was in producing designs for marketing and advertisements, he also produced a number of fine art pieces that dealt with darker subjects including the human physche and emotions.