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The artist uses a dark, rectangular frame to contain the subject, which creates a sense of depth against the lighter background. The lines are deliberate, showing a disciplined hand that prioritises form over descriptive detail. The lower portion of the image includes a textured border, which adds a tactile quality to the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work is frequently associated with the graphic arts tradition in the Netherlands, where he taught at the School of Applied Arts in Haarlem. His influence extended to younger artists, including M.C. Escher, who studied under him. De Mesquita's ability to manipulate space and pattern is evident here, as the bird's anatomy is broken down into segments that suggest movement and weight. The drawing reflects a period of experimentation where artists sought to find new visual languages beyond traditional realism. By focusing on the structural essence of the bird, the artist invites the viewer to consider the relationship between shape, tone, and the physical surface of the paper. This piece is a clear example of his analytical approach to drawing, where every mark serves a specific purpose in defining the spatial arrangement of the subject.\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\/small-worlds-vi-wassily-kandinsky\" 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;\"\u003eSmall Worlds VI by Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/suprematistic-composition-feeling-of-a-mystic-wave-out-of-the-cosmos-kazimir-malevich\" 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;\"\u003eSuprematistic composition (Feeling of a mystic wave out of the cosmos) by Kazimir Malevich\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502092779855,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502093205839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502093238607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59502093271375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59502093304143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59502093336911,"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":59502093369679,"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":59502093402447,"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":59502093435215,"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":59502093467983,"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":59502093500751,"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":59502093533519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Geabstraheerde-vogel-Abstracted-Bird-_Poster_CompositorV1_1794617090115.jpg?v=1794617152","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/geabstraheerde-vogel-abstracted-bird-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}