Mannenkop boven drie kragen, van voren gezien (1943-12-22)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita brings a fascinating blend of simplicity and depth to his artwork "Mannenkop boven drie kragen, van voren gezien," which translates to "Man's Head Above Three Collars, Seen from the Front." Created in the year 1943, this ink drawing is a striking example of the artist's experimental yet impactful style that played an essential role in the modernist movement of the early 20th century.The drawing is strikingly minimalist, focusing on the form of a serene, closed-eyed man's face, which evidently carries an expression of peaceful resignation or introspective calm. The face, framed by a wall-like structure and stylized linear elements, is depicted above a series of three exaggerated collars. These collars, layering over one another, add a unique textural and dimensional quality to the work, suggesting both a literal and metaphorical layering that may reflect on the social or personal roles carried by the individual.Jessurun de Mesquita's use of strong, clean lines and minimalistic form in this artwork not only emphasizes the essential elements of human features but also invites the viewer to ponder the layered complexities beneath apparent simplicity.
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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.