A sensitive and dreamlike portrait in subdued tones, where the soft lines and slightly blurred face lend the image a meditative and almost timeless character. The red headdress provides a warm contrast to the cooler violet and green shades in the background. Jordell’s use of crayon emphasizes the delicate and textural quality that gives the work a particular poetry.
Artist: Ivan Jordell
Material: Crayon on paper
Image size: 37 x 27 cm
Frame: 52 x 40 cm
Signature: Signed “Jordell” lower right
Period: Mid-20th century
Condition: Good condition
Bio:
Ivan Jordell (1901–1965, Malmö) was a Danish visual artist working with both painting and drawing. His works are characterized by an expressive and atmospheric style, where the human figure often appears in a dreamlike or symbolic universe. Throughout his career, Jordell exhibited in several galleries and created works that highlight a strong sensitivity to both color and form.
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