Vrouwelijk naakt, gezeten op een bank, de hand tegen het hoofd
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This evocative artwork by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, a notable figure in the Dutch graphic arts, captures a moment of introspection and subtle emotion. The piece, titled "Vrouwelijk naakt, gezeten op een bank, de hand tegen het hoofd" (Female Nude, Seated on a Bench, Hand Against the Head), portrays a woman seated, her nude form partially draped in shadow, conveying a sense of vulnerability and contemplation.De Mesquita's technique highlights his mastery of texture and contrast, using a minimal yet effective palette of blacks and greys to create depth and volume. The woman's expression, with her hand against her head, draws the viewer into her contemplative state, pondering matters beyond the viewer's reach. Her gaze does not meet ours, adding to the enigma of her thoughts.This artwork not only showcases de Mesquita's skill in the graphic arts but also invites the viewer to reflect on deeper themes of human emotion and the introspective nature of existence.
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Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist active in the years before the Second World War. His pupils included graphic artist M. C. Escher (1898–1972). A Sephardic Jew, in his old age he was sent to Auschwitz by the Nazis, where he was gassed along with his wife. After the war, de Mesquita was largely forgotten.