{"product_id":"meisje-met-omslagdoek-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","title":"Meisje met omslagdoek - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1920 lithograph by Dutch artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, depicting a young woman in a patterned shawl with a focus on tonal depth and psychological presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, titled Meisje met omslagdoek, captures a quiet moment of introspection. The artist, a Dutch graphic designer and printmaker, demonstrates his command of tonal variation and line. The subject is depicted from the chest up, wrapped in a shawl that features a subtle, repeating decorative pattern. De Mesquita employs a soft, almost ethereal application of ink, allowing the texture of the paper to contribute to the overall composition. The figure's gaze is direct, yet the surrounding atmosphere remains ambiguous, typical of the artist's focus on psychological presence over rigid realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mesquita was known for his graphic work, which often explored the tension between natural forms and stylised abstraction. In this portrait, the contrast between the dark, textured shawl and the lighter, more open treatment of the face creates a sense of depth. The background is rendered with vertical, rhythmic marks that suggest a curtain or interior space, providing a frame for the subject without distracting from her expression. The artist's signature and the date, 1920, are visible in the lower corner, placing this work within a period of his career where he refined his printmaking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a teacher at the School of Applied Arts in Haarlem, de Mesquita influenced many younger artists, including M.C. Escher. His own work often displays a balance between precision and a more fluid, expressive hand. This print offers a glimpse into his ability to convey character through minimal means, relying on the interplay of light and shadow rather than excessive detail. It is a piece that rewards close observation, revealing the subtle ways in which the artist manipulated the lithographic stone to achieve a range of grey tones.\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=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" 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;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-worlds-viii-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 VIII - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\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":58348958089551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58348968477007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58348968509775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58348968542543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58348968575311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58348968608079,"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":58348968640847,"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":58348968673615,"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":58348968706383,"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":58348968739151,"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":58348968771919,"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":58348968804687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Meisje-met-omslagdoek_Poster_CompositorV1_1785409989211.jpg?v=1785410335","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/meisje-met-omslagdoek-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}