{"title":"Jakob Smits","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"interieur-met-aardappelschillende-vrouw-jakob-smits","title":"Interieur met aardappelschillende vrouw - Jakob Smits","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet, atmospheric etching by Jakob Smits depicting a woman peeling potatoes in a rustic interior, defined by strong contrasts of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJakob Smits, a Dutch-born artist who settled in the Belgian Campine region, produced this etching during a period when he focused on the humble lives of rural inhabitants. The work depicts a solitary figure seated within a dimly lit interior, engaged in the domestic task of peeling potatoes. A small dog sits nearby, adding to the quiet atmosphere of the scene.\n\nSmits utilised the etching medium to explore the interplay between light and shadow. The primary light source enters through an open doorway, creating a silhouette of the woman against the brighter exterior. This technique draws the viewer into the space, emphasising the contrast between the dark, enclosed room and the world beyond. The lines are dense and textured, reflecting the artist's interest in the material quality of the rustic environment. His approach avoids sentimentality, opting instead for a direct observation of daily labour.\n\nThis print captures the essence of the artist's preoccupation with the Campine landscape and its people. Smits often sought to document the simplicity of rural existence, finding subjects in the mundane activities of farm life. The composition is restrained, focusing entirely on the interaction between the figure and her immediate surroundings. By stripping away unnecessary detail, Smits directs attention to the quiet dignity of the subject. The etching demonstrates his technical proficiency in managing tonal values, using cross-hatching to build depth within the shadows. This piece provides a glimpse into the artistic concerns of a painter who dedicated his career to the depiction of the Belgian countryside and the lives of those who worked the land.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jakob Smits","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027527995727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027528094031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027528126799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027528159567,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58027528192335,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Interieur-met-aardappelschillende-vrouw_Poster_CompositorV1_1782189967000.jpg?v=1782190141"},{"product_id":"dorp-in-de-kempen-jakob-smits","title":"Dorp in de Kempen - Jakob Smits","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate etching by Jakob Smits depicting a quiet village scene in the Belgian Kempen region, focusing on rural architecture and atmospheric light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJakob Smits, a Dutch-born artist who settled in the Belgian region of the Kempen, produced this small-scale etching capturing the quiet character of the rural environment. The work depicts a modest village scene, defined by the simple architecture of cottages and the silhouette of a church spire against the horizon. A solitary, large tree anchors the composition, providing a sense of scale to the otherwise flat, expansive terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmits is recognised for his dedication to the life and atmosphere of the Kempen. His approach to printmaking often involved a focus on light and texture, using the etching needle to create varied tonal qualities that suggest the damp, grey skies and earthy tones of the region. The composition is minimalist, leaving a significant amount of negative space on the paper, which draws the viewer into the small, concentrated image. This technique reflects his interest in the quietude of provincial life, avoiding unnecessary detail in favour of capturing the mood of the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the artist's technical command of the etching process. The lines are delicate, yet they convey the weight of the buildings and the organic form of the tree with precision. By focusing on the interplay between the built environment and the natural surroundings, Smits creates a sense of place that is both specific to the Kempen and universal in its depiction of rural isolation. The work remains a clear example of his ability to distil complex visual information into a singular, evocative image, prioritising atmosphere over narrative complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-lion-chicago-joseph-pennell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Lion, Chicago - Joseph Pennell — Joseph Pennell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/der-mantel-walter-gramatte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDer Mantel - Walter Gramatté — Walter Gramatté\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jakob Smits","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58673752605007,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58674107842895,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58674107875663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58674107908431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58674107941199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58674107973967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58674108006735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58674108039503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58674108072271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58674108105039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58674108137807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58674108170575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Dorp-in-de-Kempen_Poster_CompositorV1_1788532523120.jpg?v=1788533306"},{"product_id":"twee-vrouwen-en-kind-voor-een-huis-jakob-smits","title":"Twee vrouwen en kind voor een huis - Jakob Smits","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet etching by Jakob Smits depicting two women and a child before a rural cottage, rendered with economical lines and atmospheric shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jakob Smits captures a quiet, domestic scene set before a rural cottage. Smits, a Dutch-born artist who settled in the Belgian Kempen region, frequently turned his attention to the lives of local peasants and the austere beauty of the countryside. His work often reflects a preoccupation with the simplicity of rural existence, stripped of artifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is modest, focusing on two women and a child positioned near the entrance of a thatched dwelling. The lines are economical, relying on cross-hatching and varied pressure to define the forms of the figures and the texture of the cottage wall. The artist avoids unnecessary detail, preferring to convey the weight and presence of the subjects through shadow and silhouette. The scene possesses a stillness, characteristic of Smits's broader body of work, which often sought to elevate the everyday activities of the rural population into subjects of quiet contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmits was deeply influenced by the atmosphere of the Kempen, and his prints frequently demonstrate a mastery of light and dark contrasts. By limiting the palette to the monochrome tones of the etching process, he directs the viewer's focus to the interaction between the figures and their environment. This piece offers a glimpse into the artist's technical approach to printmaking, where the physical act of etching allows for a direct, unmediated expression of his observations. The work remains an example of his ability to find gravity in the mundane, presenting a scene that is both grounded in its specific location and universal in its depiction of human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/plate-two-the-satyrs-family-jean-honore-fragonard\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePlate Two: The Satyr's Family - Jean-Honoré Fragonard — Jean-Honoré Fragonard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jakob Smits","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58674031395151,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58674094899535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58674094932303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58674094965071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58674094997839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58674095030607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58674095063375,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58674095096143,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58674095128911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58674095161679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58674095194447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58674095227215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Twee-vrouwen-en-kind-voor-een-huis_Poster_CompositorV1_1788532361410.jpg?v=1788533827"},{"product_id":"boerderij-in-de-kempen-jakob-smits","title":"Boerderij in de Kempen - Jakob Smits","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate etching by Jakob Smits depicting a rural farmhouse in the Belgian Kempen region, characterised by fine line work and atmospheric tonal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJakob Smits, a Dutch-born artist who settled in the Belgian region of the Kempen, is recognised for his atmospheric depictions of rural life. This etching, Boerderij in de Kempen, captures the quiet, austere existence of the local farming community. The composition focuses on a modest farmhouse, rendered with a delicate yet assured hand. Smits employs a series of fine, cross-hatched lines to build shadow and texture, creating a sense of depth within the small scale of the print. The scene is anchored by a large, solitary tree to the left, which balances the horizontal lines of the low-slung building. A figure is visible near the entrance, providing a human element to the otherwise quiet exterior. The background features the characteristic silhouette of a well sweep, a common sight in the Kempen region during the late nineteenth century. Smits was deeply influenced by the stark beauty of the area, often choosing to depict the humble dwellings and the harsh, honest labour of the inhabitants. His approach to printmaking reflects a sensitivity to light and atmosphere, favouring a tonal quality that evokes the damp, grey skies of the Low Countries. The work is presented with significant negative space, a choice that draws the viewer into the small, concentrated scene. This piece offers a glimpse into the artist's preoccupation with the simplicity of rural existence, avoiding romanticisation in favour of a grounded, observational style. The etching demonstrates his technical proficiency, using the medium to convey the weathered surfaces of the farmhouse and the surrounding earth. It is a quiet, contemplative work that captures a specific moment in the history of the Belgian countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jakob Smits","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58675022889295,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58675083641167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58675083673935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58675083706703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58675083739471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58675083772239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58675083805007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58675083837775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58675083870543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58675083903311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58675083936079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58675083968847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Boerderij-in-de-Kempen_Poster_CompositorV1_1788536522129.jpg?v=1788537811"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/jakob-smits.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}