The oil paintings of the contemporary Dutch artist Paul Jansen invites the viewer to look beyond the standard picture within the frame. It feels as if the curious animal really reaches out of the frame, as if the viewer stands face-to-face with the cow. It gives the paintings extra liveliness — the calf really looks at you, as if he wants to make contact and step out of his frame. The beautiful eyes and the soft whiskers make the cow extra touchable.
Jansen started his artistic career as a photographer. The influence of photography is surely traceable in his realistic portraits with unique compositions and extreme framing. For what has already been a number of years, the cow is an important subject in the work of Jansen. The animal’s unpretentious sense of being and its quirky, sometimes absurd shapes fascinate the artist. Unlike the function of cattle animals in past decennia painting, Jansen does not frame the cow as embellishment of landscape. He frames a single animal in all of its uniqueness and detail, often even with no room for landscape.
The backgrounds of the portraits radiate serenity and peace in their almost abstract flatness. The background contrasts with the liveliness of the animal, painted in great detail. Jansen creates an intriguing play of color and form and of abstractness and realism, to let the nature of the cow be fully appreciated.
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(Biography provided by De KunstSalon)
Set of 3 illuminated planters by Paul Jansen, Belgium 1970s
By Paul Jansen
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 3 plexiglass planters. The lid can be taken of and functions as a planter (or as a container for small items). The planters are illuminated by an e14 bulb. Depending on the bu...
Plexiglass
$3,863 / set
H 24.02 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Brass Faux Bamboo Table Lamps by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Galerie Maison et Jardin, Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen, Gucci
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant pair of 1970s table or bedside lamps attributed to Maison Jansen, crafted in brass with faux bamboo detailing and rope motif decoration. These lamps embody the refined decor...
Brass
$1,018
H 18.9 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Paul Evans. Skyscraper chrome table lamp by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
By Paul Evans, Sandro Petti, Maison Jansen, Philippe Barbier, Robert Sonneman
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Skyscraper-shaped table lamp in the style of Paul Evans' desgins for Maison Jansen, France, 1970s. Composed of a cubist or prism base manufactured with mirrored silver chrome metal, ...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vintage 1970s Brass Chapman Palm Lamps / Maison Jansen
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage 1970s brass Chapman Palm lamps. Possibly imported from Italy back in the 1970s. The quality of craftsmanship is excellent. Comes wit...
Brass
$4,266Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Sormani Nucleo Travertine Table Lamps by G. Cesari, 1970s, Italy – Set of 2
By Giuliano Cesari, Nucleo, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
This pair of vintage travertine table lamps represents the very first original prototypes designed by Giuliano Cesari for Sormani in the early 1970s. They were created as part of the...
Travertine, Steel
Maison Jansen Flower Table Lamp, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful torch cut brass flower table lamp by Maison jansen. This flower lamp has a central lightpoint and emits a beautiful warm light. Good original condition, tested and re...
Brass
Maison Jansen Palm Table Lamp, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful torch cut brass palm tree table lamp by Maison Jansen. This palm lamp has a top mounted light point. Base is made from travertine and black lacquered wood. Good or...
Brass
set Telescope German Table Lamps by Eichhof 1970s
By Eichhoff
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of telescope Halogen Table lamp. Mocha Brown . Halogen . good condition . Manufactured by Eichhoff 1970s
Plastic
1970s Solid Brass Horse Table lamp by DEKNUDT Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Torquay, GB
A 1970s brass horse table lamp by Deknudt Belgium Equestrian themed, depicting an image an elegant stallion. Mounted on a sleek black lacquered platf...
Brass
$1,896 / set
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
A pair of 1970s Belgian Carrera marble lamps by Porcelaine de Bruxelles
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s Belgian Carrera marble lamps by Porcelaine de Bruxelles with brass fittings and orignal labels. Re wired with antique gold cord flex, switch and PAT tested. With new ...
Carrara Marble, Brass
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Table Lamp by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Jansen decorative table lamp. An ostrich egg with brass leaves gives this a palm tree lamp effect. France, 1970. Would fit well in an eclectic Hollywood Regency inspired in...
Brass
Etched Brass Lamp by Georges Mathias - Belgium 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Etched Brass Lamp by Georges Mathias - Belgium 1970s Belgium Decoration - De Gandt - Vintage Dimensions given with shade. Measures : Base: 20cmx10cm H:63cm Materials : Brass - Agate...
Agate, Brass
W. Luyckx Aluclair Belgian 1970s Table Lamp
By W. Luyckx 1, Aluclair
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Belgian sculptural 1970s chrome table lamp designed by W. Luyckx for Aluclair. Newly Rewired with a silver cloth cord and matching socket. A modern hand tucked silk shade...
Chrome