{"product_id":"composition-asger-jorn","title":"Composition - Asger Jorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1959 etching and aquatint by Danish artist Asger Jorn, featuring a dense, calligraphic web of dark lines against a textured, sepia-toned background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print by Asger Jorn, dated 1959, captures the raw energy and spontaneous mark-making characteristic of his work during the post-war period. As a founding member of the CoBrA movement, Jorn rejected rigid academic structures in favour of an approach rooted in intuition, folklore, and the subconscious. This piece demonstrates his mastery of printmaking techniques, specifically the interplay between etched lines and aquatint tonal areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is dominated by a dense web of dark, calligraphic lines that seem to emerge from and recede into a textured, sepia-toned ground. These marks possess a frantic quality, suggesting a rapid, physical engagement with the copper plate. Rather than depicting a recognisable subject, the work focuses on the tension between the chaotic linear network and the atmospheric depth created by the aquatint. The result is a visual field that feels both immediate and layered, inviting the viewer to trace the movement of the artist's hand across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJorn's work from this era often sought to bridge the gap between abstraction and figuration, frequently hinting at distorted, mask-like forms within the tangle of lines. In this specific print, the viewer may perceive suggestions of a face or a figure, yet these shapes remain elusive, dissolving back into pure gesture. The monochromatic palette, ranging from deep umber to lighter, washed-out tones, provides a sense of cohesion to the otherwise frenetic energy of the marks. This print is a clear example of Jorn's ability to balance technical control with an aesthetic of unrestrained expression, reflecting his broader interest in the primal and the unrefined in modern art.\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\/movement-in-red-john-marin\" 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;\"\u003eMovement in Red by John Marin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-t1955-23-hans-hartung\" 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;\"\u003eUntitled (T1955-23) by Hans Hartung\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asger-jorn\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAsger Jorn prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Asger Jorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59185638080847,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59185663639887,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59185663672655,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59185663705423,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59185663738191,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59185663770959,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59185663803727,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59185663836495,"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":59185663869263,"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":59185663902031,"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":59185663934799,"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":59185663967567,"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":59185664000335,"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":59185664033103,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59185664065871,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59185664098639,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59185664131407,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59185664164175,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59185664196943,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59185664229711,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Composition_Poster_CompositorV1_1792116503538.jpg?v=1792396060","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/composition-asger-jorn","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}