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Original 1936 European Dutch Expressionist Signed Painting
$1,054.87
£794.52
€895
CA$1,454.71
A$1,634.30
CHF 853.92
MX$19,947.38
NOK 10,842.33
SEK 10,205.77
DKK 6,812.40
About the Item
Immerse yourself in this evocative original painting that exploring the power of despair and transformation. Rendered in a dramatic Expressionist style, this work is both visually intense and symbolically layered. A commanding figure with raised arms dominates the composition, suggesting invocation, resistance, or surrender. Below, a smaller, cloaked figure stands in stark contrast—stoic and resigned. Surrounding both is mystical swirl of black wing-like forms and surreal color washes that evoke chaos and entrapment.
27.5cm Wide x 1.5cm Deep x 41cm High
Executed in ink with either watercolor or ink wash, on paper. The painting’s line work and brush strokes are fervent, physically representing emotional discord. The artist’s use of light and shadow adds to the foreboding atmosphere, while the vibrant reds and deep blues provide a dynamic contrast.
This piece is signed and dated “36” in the lower left corner (1936). The artist's signature is difficult to decipher. It appears to read "Jan Bous" - but that is unconfirmed. Whether displayed alone or among other pieces, Descent of Shadows is sure to provoke thought and conversation. The piece is housed in a wood frame with a protective clear acrylic panel over the art.
Sourced in Leiden, Netherlands
The artwork is likely of European origin... Dutch, German or Belgian.
- Creator:James Green & Nephew (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 0.79 in (2 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
- Style:Expressionist (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1936
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. VERY VERY Good vintage condition. No notable wear.
- Seller Location:Chattanooga, TN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2255345342082
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