{"product_id":"profiel-meisjesprofiel-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","title":"Profiel (meisjesprofiel) - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking lithographic portrait by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, featuring a minimalist profile silhouette defined by bold contrast and clean lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mastery of various printmaking techniques. This lithograph, titled Profiel (meisjesprofiel), demonstrates his ability to reduce a subject to its essential forms. The composition relies on a stark contrast between the light, unprinted paper and the heavy, dark ink used to define the background and the subject's hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy focusing on the silhouette, the artist removes extraneous detail. The profile view captures the curve of the forehead, the bridge of the nose, and the gentle line of the chin. The dark, textured ink surrounding the figure creates a sense of depth, pushing the subject forward. The brushwork visible in the dark areas suggests the physical process of applying ink to the lithographic stone, providing a tactile quality to the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mesquita often explored themes of isolation and introspection in his work. This portrait avoids narrative elements, instead presenting a quiet, contemplative study of a human face. The economy of line and the balance of positive and negative space are characteristic of his approach to graphic art. His work often reflects a synthesis of observation and stylistic simplification, a method that allowed him to capture the character of his subjects without relying on realism. This print is a clear example of his technical precision and his preference for bold, graphic compositions that prioritise form over decorative detail. The work remains a study in minimalism, where the absence of colour and the deliberate use of shadow create a focused, singular image.\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\/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=\"\/products\/pleni-luna-wifredo-lam\" 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;\"\u003ePleni Luna - Wifredo Lam — Wifredo Lam\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":58350202388815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58350293745999,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58350293778767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58350293811535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58350293844303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58350293877071,"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":58350293909839,"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":58350293942607,"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":58350293975375,"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":58350294008143,"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":58350294040911,"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":58350294073679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Profiel-meisjesprofiel-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785422805021.jpg?v=1785423415","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/profiel-meisjesprofiel-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}