Expressive and dynamic composition featuring organic, bird-like figures in motion against an intense green background. The subject is executed with free, energetic lines and vibrant shades of yellow, pink, orange, and green, creating a rhythmic and imaginative visual world. Numbered 91/100.
Origin: Denmark.
Material: Paper, colour lithograph.
Dimensions: Visual size 42 × 54 cm, total size 56 × 58 cm.
Period: 1971.
Condition: In good vintage condition with minor age-related signs of wear.
Bio:
Knud Jans (1916–1985) was a Danish painter, printmaker, and ceramic artist born in Dragør. Self-taught, he began his artistic career in 1948, drawing inspiration from the Danish spontaneous abstraction movement. His artistic language was characterised by organic forms, expressive colours, and a strong interest in the tactile qualities of materials. Jans was influenced by Asger Jorn, whose artistic approach also inspired his ceramic production. In 1958, he established his own ceramics workshop, producing decorative vessels, dishes, and large-scale reliefs. He exhibited extensively in Denmark and internationally, including Copenhagen, Munich, and Prague. His works are represented in collections including Kastrupgårdsamlingen, Museum Jorn, and the Royal Collection of Graphic Art in Copenhagen.
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