Jan Mankes was a Dutch painter, draftsman, and printmaker known for his refined and serene works of art. Although he lived only to be thirty years old, he left behind a remarkable and multifaceted body of work. Nature was a major source of inspiration: birds, animals, landscapes, flowers, and still lifes appeared regularly in his work. His work exudes tranquility and simplicity and is often described as symbolic realism. It’s no wonder he was nicknamed “Holland’s most serene painter.”
This etching was printed on ochre-colored paper, a deliberate choice by Mankes. He often used this specially tinted paper to give his graphic works a warm and serene look.
- Image: four mice. The subtle lines and careful observation lend the small animals a remarkable liveliness.
- Year: 1916
- Quality: Excellent
- Signed: hand-signed
- Picture dimensions: 21.0 x 14.5 cm | 8.3 x 5.7 in (h x w)
- Dimensions of the sheet or frame: 40.9 x 30.8 cm | 16.1 x 12.1 in (h x w)
