Horst Janssen – Laatzen Bilderbögen über die Traurigkeit und Hoffnung, Signed (1969, Lithograph)
Horst Janssen – Laatzen Bilderbögen über die Traurigkeit und Hoffnung (1969)
Description:
Lithograph poster created for an exhibition in Hamburg. The work, whose title translates to Laatzen Picture Sheets About Sadness and Hope is done in bold red and black detailing. The composition features intricate ink detailing and the text "LAATZEN GEN 196 TRAURIG," reflecting the artist’s characteristic blend of melancholy and expressive force.
Details:
- Date: 1969
- Medium: Lithograph with ink detailing
- Dimensions: 30.25 x 23.5 inches (76.8 x 59.7 cm)
- Condition: Good, with minor wear consistent with age
Artist Background:
Horst Janssen (1929–1995) was a German artist known for his etchings, lithographs, and drawings. A native of Hamburg, he gained international recognition for his psychologically charged works, often exploring themes of isolation, mortality, and human fragility. His awards include the Edvard Munch Prize (1968) and the Shijo Prize at the International Biennial Exhibition of Prints in Tokyo (1970).
Museum Collections:
- Horst Janssen Museum, Oldenburg, Germany
- Kunsthalle Hamburg, Germany
- Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA
Provenance:
Created for an exhibition in Hamburg, 1969.
Horst Janssen – Laatzen Bilderbögen über die Traurigkeit und Hoffnung (1969)
Description:
Lithograph poster created for an exhibition in Hamburg. The work, whose title translates to Laatzen Picture Sheets About Sadness and Hope is done in bold red and black detailing. The composition features intricate ink detailing and the text "LAATZEN GEN 196 TRAURIG," reflecting the artist’s characteristic blend of melancholy and expressive force.
Details:
- Date: 1969
- Medium: Lithograph with ink detailing
- Dimensions: 30.25 x 23.5 inches (76.8 x 59.7 cm)
- Condition: Good, with minor wear consistent with age
Artist Background:
Horst Janssen (1929–1995) was a German artist known for his etchings, lithographs, and drawings. A native of Hamburg, he gained international recognition for his psychologically charged works, often exploring themes of isolation, mortality, and human fragility. His awards include the Edvard Munch Prize (1968) and the Shijo Prize at the International Biennial Exhibition of Prints in Tokyo (1970).
Museum Collections:
- Horst Janssen Museum, Oldenburg, Germany
- Kunsthalle Hamburg, Germany
- Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA
Provenance:
Created for an exhibition in Hamburg, 1969.
Horst Janssen – Laatzen Bilderbögen über die Traurigkeit und Hoffnung (1969)
Description:
Lithograph poster created for an exhibition in Hamburg. The work, whose title translates to Laatzen Picture Sheets About Sadness and Hope is done in bold red and black detailing. The composition features intricate ink detailing and the text "LAATZEN GEN 196 TRAURIG," reflecting the artist’s characteristic blend of melancholy and expressive force.
Details:
- Date: 1969
- Medium: Lithograph with ink detailing
- Dimensions: 30.25 x 23.5 inches (76.8 x 59.7 cm)
- Condition: Good, with minor wear consistent with age
Artist Background:
Horst Janssen (1929–1995) was a German artist known for his etchings, lithographs, and drawings. A native of Hamburg, he gained international recognition for his psychologically charged works, often exploring themes of isolation, mortality, and human fragility. His awards include the Edvard Munch Prize (1968) and the Shijo Prize at the International Biennial Exhibition of Prints in Tokyo (1970).
Museum Collections:
- Horst Janssen Museum, Oldenburg, Germany
- Kunsthalle Hamburg, Germany
- Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA
Provenance:
Created for an exhibition in Hamburg, 1969.
