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
$1,003
H 18.9 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Paul Evans. Skyscraper chrome table lamp by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Paul Evans, Sandro Petti, 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
Set of 2 Cubist 1970s Modernist Metal Wall or Table Lamps
By Motoko Ishii, Dieter Witte, Staff Leuchten, Sölken Leuchten, Arteluce
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive cubist wall or table lamps from the 1970s. Exceptional design and a real highlight for every room. The lighting effect of the lamps is extremely beautif...
Metal
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
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
Pair of Brass Horse Head Table Lamps, 1970s Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage horse head table lamps from Deknudt. Hollywood Regency style. Made out of 24kt gold plated metal. To be used with one E14 and two E27 lamps; The lamp has different settings so you can choose one light, two lights or all three lights to be lit. The lamps come with vintage lamp shades...
Gold Plate
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
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
French Chic Brass Reed Table Lamp by Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Renens, CH
1970s Reed table lamp in brass by Maison Jansen (France); the table lamp features three small screw-in bulbs and has developed a nice patina over time. It remains in overall good co...
Brass
Amethyst Table Lamp by Willy Daro, 1970s, Belgium
By Willy Daro
Located in Antwerp, BE
This vintage amethyst table lamp is designed by Willy Daro. Willy Daro was famous for creating and designing spectacular table lamps made of precio...
Amethyst, 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
Pair of Maison Jansen style table lamps , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Pair of Maison Jansen style table lamps , 1970s Dimensions: 66cm Height , 40cm Width , 40cm Depth Condition: Good Material: Wood , metal
Brass
$356Sale Price|52% Off
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Table Lamp by Deknudt Lighting, Belgium, 1970s
By Deknudt
Located in Herentals, BE
Mid-century table lamp by Deknudt lighting, Belgium 1970 Large table lamp in brass with leaf motif and cream-colored original lampshade. This lamp was manufactured by Deknudt, Belg...
Brass