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Self Portrait - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita
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A 1921 self portrait by Dutch artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, featuring precise ink lines and restrained watercolour washes.
This self portrait by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, dated 1921, demonstrates the artist's characteristic economy of line and subtle use of colour. De Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist and teacher, known for his woodcuts and drawings that often feature a distinct, linear clarity. In this work, the artist presents himself with a direct, unadorned gaze. The composition is centred, focusing on the facial features rendered with fine, precise ink strokes. The use of watercolour is restrained, providing soft tonal washes that define the hat and jacket without overwhelming the graphic quality of the drawing.
The artist's technique relies on a balance between observation and stylisation. The spectacles, the moustache, and the texture of the suit are captured through a series of rhythmic, controlled marks. This approach reflects his broader practice, which frequently engaged with the possibilities of printmaking and graphic design. The muted palette, dominated by earthy tones and soft greys, aligns with the understated nature of the subject. By avoiding excessive detail, de Mesquita allows the viewer to focus on the psychological presence of the sitter.
De Mesquita was a significant figure in the Dutch art scene, teaching at the School of Applied Arts in Haarlem and influencing many younger artists, including M.C. Escher. His work often displays a blend of decorative sensibility and psychological observation. This portrait is a clear example of his ability to convey character through minimal means. The work is presented on a neutral ground, which enhances the graphic quality of the ink lines. It remains a representative example of his mid-career style, showing his mastery of drawing as a primary medium for portraiture.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
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Self Portrait - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita
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From $39.00 USD
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From $39.00 USD
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Fine Art Poster / Small Square (30x30 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Samuel Jessurun De Mesquita
After the Nazis deported De Mesquita and his family in February 1944, M.C. Escher went to his teacher's ransacked house and rescued as much of his work as he could. Some of the prints Escher saved still bear the muddy boot prints of German soldiers. De Mesquita, his wife Elisabeth and their son Jaap all died in the camps.
He was born in Amsterdam in 1868, of Portuguese Sephardic Jewish origin. He trained there and was appointed teacher at the School of Architecture and Decorative Arts in Haarlem in 1902, where he remained until 1926. Escher was his most famous student; it was De Mesquita who convinced the young Escher to abandon architecture for graphic arts, a decision that changed twentieth-century visual culture.
De Mesquita produced over four hundred prints, including woodcuts, wood engravings, etchings and lithographs, plus drawings and textile designs. His animal and bird woodcuts, with their stark black-and-white stylisation influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e, are among his most distinctive work. He was not religiously observant despite his Sephardic community background. His wife Elisabeth was gassed alongside him at Auschwitz; their son Jaap perished at Theresienstadt a month later. He died at Auschwitz, around 11 February 1944, at seventy-five.
He was born in Amsterdam in 1868, of Portuguese Sephardic Jewish origin. He trained there and was appointed teacher at the School of Architecture and Decorative Arts in Haarlem in 1902, where he remained until 1926. Escher was his most famous student; it was De Mesquita who convinced the young Escher to abandon architecture for graphic arts, a decision that changed twentieth-century visual culture.
De Mesquita produced over four hundred prints, including woodcuts, wood engravings, etchings and lithographs, plus drawings and textile designs. His animal and bird woodcuts, with their stark black-and-white stylisation influenced by Japanese ukiyo-e, are among his most distinctive work. He was not religiously observant despite his Sephardic community background. His wife Elisabeth was gassed alongside him at Auschwitz; their son Jaap perished at Theresienstadt a month later. He died at Auschwitz, around 11 February 1944, at seventy-five.
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