{"product_id":"barasingha-hert-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","title":"Barasingha Hert - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene 1916 lithograph by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, featuring a Barasingha deer framed by symmetrical trees in a refined, graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist known for his precise, often stylised depictions of animals and his mastery of various printmaking techniques. This work, dated 1916, features a Barasingha, or swamp deer, resting in a serene, enclosed environment. The composition is defined by a deliberate symmetry, with two vertical tree trunks framing the animal, which sits centrally in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mesquita employs a refined use of graphite-like shading to create texture on the deer's coat and the surrounding grass. The foliage of the trees is rendered with a repetitive, rhythmic quality, reflecting the artist's interest in decorative patterns. The deer itself is captured in a moment of stillness, its head turned in profile, exhibiting the calm observation characteristic of de Mesquita's zoological studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist's approach here avoids excessive realism in favour of a balanced, graphic clarity. By simplifying the forms of the trees and the ground, he draws attention to the silhouette of the animal. The muted colour palette, typical of his lithographic work, emphasises the tonal variations achieved through careful hatching and shading. This piece demonstrates his ability to combine natural observation with a structured, almost architectural sense of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mesquita's work often bridges the gap between the natural world and the decorative arts. His influence on later generations of Dutch artists, including M.C. Escher, is well-documented, particularly regarding his technical rigour and his fascination with the geometry of nature. This print provides a clear example of his aesthetic, where the subject is treated with both respect for its biological form and an eye for the potential of the printed line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/huldeblijk-aan-mr-pieter-julius-van-wijngaarden-carel-adolph-lion-cachet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHuldeblijk aan Mr. Pieter Julius van Wijngaarden - Carel Adolph Lion Cachet — Carel Adolph Lion Cachet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58349567443279,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58349628719439,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58349628752207,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58349628784975,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58349628817743,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58349628850511,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58349628883279,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58349628916047,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58349628948815,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58349628981583,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58349629014351,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58349629047119,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Barasingha-Hert_Poster_CompositorV1_1785417421424.jpg?v=1785417692","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/barasingha-hert-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}