{"title":"Wendelien Schonfeld","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"drie-gehangenen-wendelien-schonfeld","title":"Drie gehangenen - Wendelien Schönfeld","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stark, minimalist woodcut by Dutch artist Wendelien Schönfeld, depicting three figures with raw, expressive lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrie gehangenen (Three Hanged Men) is a stark, minimalist woodcut by the Dutch artist Wendelien Schönfeld. Created in 2013, this work demonstrates the artist's ability to convey significant emotional weight through extreme economy of form. The composition features three simplified, vertical figures suspended against a raw, textured paper background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchönfeld employs the woodcut medium to produce rough, jagged edges that mirror the grim nature of the subject matter. The figures are reduced to their most basic silhouettes, lacking individual features or clothing. This abstraction removes the scene from a specific historical context, allowing the viewer to focus on the universal themes of mortality and human fragility. The ink application is dense and dark, contrasting sharply with the fibrous, light-brown tone of the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy isolating the figures in the centre of the frame, Schönfeld creates a sense of profound stillness. The work avoids unnecessary detail, relying instead on the physical properties of the woodblock and the grain of the paper to provide texture. This approach aligns with a long tradition of European printmaking that uses the woodcut to explore darker, existential subjects. The print is part of the collection held by the Rijksmuseum, reflecting its status as a contemporary example of traditional relief printing techniques. The work invites quiet contemplation, offering a sombre visual experience that relies on the interplay between negative space and the stark, black ink of the figures.\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\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" 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;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/a-glove-the-action-max-klinger\" 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;\"\u003eA Glove: The Action - Max Klinger — Max Klinger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wendelien Schönfeld","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795093066063,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795145003343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795145036111,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58795145068879,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58795145101647,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58795145134415,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58795145167183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58795145199951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58795145232719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58795145265487,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58795145298255,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58795145331023,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Drie-gehangenen_Poster_CompositorV1_1789551434930.jpg?v=1789553496"},{"product_id":"bosrand-wendelien-schonfeld","title":"Bosrand - Wendelien Schönfeld","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut print by Dutch artist Wendelien Schönfeld, capturing the graphic textures of a forest edge through bold, hand-carved lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut print by Dutch artist Wendelien Schönfeld captures the edge of a forest, or 'Bosrand', through a series of rhythmic, carved marks. Schönfeld employs a direct approach to the woodblock, where the physical resistance of the material informs the final composition. The image relies on the contrast between the dark, ink-heavy lines and the light, unprinted paper surface to define the forms of trees and the surrounding undergrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured by vertical elements that suggest the trunks of trees, while horizontal and diagonal hatching creates the texture of foliage and ground cover. By stripping away extraneous detail, the artist focuses on the graphic quality of the medium. The print demonstrates a clear understanding of how negative space functions within a woodcut, allowing the viewer to perceive the depth of the woods without the need for traditional perspective. The rough, deckled edges of the paper provide a tactile quality that complements the hand-carved nature of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchönfeld is known for her work in various printmaking techniques, often returning to the woodcut for its ability to produce bold, graphic statements. This piece avoids unnecessary ornamentation, preferring a stark, honest representation of the subject. The interplay of light and shadow is achieved through the density of the carving, with areas of concentrated lines creating deep blacks, while sparser sections allow the natural tone of the paper to represent light filtering through the canopy. This work is a study in economy of line, where every mark serves a specific purpose in building the visual field.\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\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" 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;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/omzoomde-bosweg-johan-thorn-prikker\" 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;\"\u003eOmzoomde bosweg - Johan Thorn Prikker — Jan Thorn Prikker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wendelien Schönfeld","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810081345871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810097893711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58810097926479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58810097959247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58810097992015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58810098024783,"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":58810098057551,"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":58810098090319,"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":58810098123087,"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":58810098155855,"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":58810098188623,"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":58810098221391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bosrand_Poster_CompositorV1_1789676048270.jpg?v=1789698150"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/wendelien-schonfeld.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}