Man met een pen in de hand en een figuur met een hoed (1943-10-11)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Artist: Samuel Jessurun de MesquitaOn our website, we are proud to feature the intriguing artwork "Man with a Pen in Hand and a Figure with a Hat" created by the renowned artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita. This drawing, dated October 11, 1943, encapsulates a unique style that reflects Mesquita's penetrating look into human expressions and interactions.The artwork presents a compelling sketch of two figures intricately entwined in a moment of concentration and mystery. The primary subject is a male figure captured in the act of writing or drawing, his hand meticulously detailed to emphasize the movement of the pen. This figure’s intense gaze invites the viewer to ponder deeply about the thoughts crossing his mind at that moment.Beside him, partially obscured and more softly portrayed, is a second figure wearing a hat. This figure, shrouded in shadow and subtlety, adds an element of intrigue and depth to the composition. The contrast between the sharp lines defining the man with the pen and the softer, more elusive features of the figure with the hat creates a dynamic interplay, suggesting a narrative or interaction that is left to the viewer’s interpretation.Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita's skillful use of line and form, combined with the intriguing ambiguity of his subjects, makes this piece a captivating study of personality and artistic expression.
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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.