{"product_id":"uitgebloeide-strelitzia-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","title":"Uitgebloeide strelitzia - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, featuring a stylized Strelitzia flower and a human profile in high-contrast black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mastery of the woodcut medium. This work, titled Uitgebloeide strelitzia, demonstrates his ability to reduce natural forms into rhythmic, graphic patterns. The composition features a stylized Strelitzia, or bird of paradise flower, set against a circular backdrop that suggests a moon or a halo. The plant is rendered with sharp, angular lines, contrasting with the softer, flowing profile of a human face positioned in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mesquita often employed a high-contrast aesthetic, using the stark black and white of the woodblock to define space and form. The leaf of the plant is decorated with a repeating pattern of ovals, which echoes the decorative sensibilities of the Art Nouveau period. His approach to the subject is not purely representational, as he prioritises the balance of shapes and the tension between the organic subject matter and the geometric frame. The face, partially obscured by the large leaf, adds a layer of mystery to the botanical study, suggesting a dialogue between the human observer and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, de Mesquita produced numerous prints that explored the intersection of animal and plant life with human portraiture. His work is characterised by a disciplined technique, where every mark serves a purpose in the overall design. This print is a fine example of his graphic style, showing how he could transform a simple floral subject into a structured, symbolic image. The clean lines and bold use of negative space make this piece a clear representation of his technical skill and his unique vision within the Dutch graphic arts tradition of the early twentieth century.\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\/vignet-met-drie-bloemen-gerrit-willem-dijsselhof\" 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;\"\u003eVignet met drie bloemen by Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/april-floral-woodcut-julie-de-graag\" 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;\"\u003eApril (Floral Woodcut) by Julie de Graag\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":59502090813775,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502091174223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502091206991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59502091239759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59502091272527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59502091305295,"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":59502091338063,"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":59502091370831,"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":59502091403599,"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":59502091436367,"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":59502091469135,"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":59502091501903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Uitgebloeide-strelitzia_Poster_CompositorV1_1794617078985.jpg?v=1794617125","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/uitgebloeide-strelitzia-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}