{"product_id":"untitled-abstract-figure-etching-asger-jorn","title":"Untitled (Abstract Figure, Etching) - Asger Jorn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1959 etching by Danish artist Asger Jorn, featuring dense, gestural lines and earthy tones that evoke a sense of raw, spontaneous energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Asger Jorn, dated 1959, captures the raw, gestural energy characteristic of his work during the post-war period. Jorn was a founding member of the CoBrA movement, an international group of artists who prioritised spontaneity, folk art influences, and a rejection of rigid formalist structures. In this piece, the artist employs a dense web of etched lines to suggest a figure, though the form remains intentionally ambiguous and fluid. The composition relies on the tension between the dark, aggressive marks and the softer, tonal washes of the aquatint background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates Jorn's interest in the physical act of creation. The lines appear scratched into the plate with urgency, creating a sense of motion that defies static representation. By layering these marks, Jorn builds a visual field where the subject emerges from and recedes into the surrounding texture. The palette is restrained, focusing on earthy browns and deep blacks, which allows the focus to remain on the interplay of line and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJorn's approach to printmaking often mirrored his painting practice, where he sought to bypass conscious control in favour of a more primal, intuitive expression. This work reflects his ongoing investigation into the human condition through abstraction, avoiding clear narratives in favour of emotional resonance. The print is signed and dated in the lower margin, consistent with his output from the late 1950s. It provides a clear example of his graphic style, where the medium of etching is pushed to accommodate a free, almost chaotic application of mark-making. The result is a work that feels immediate and unrefined, maintaining the vitality of the original copper plate process.\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\/etching-no-5-hans-hartung\" 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;\"\u003eEtching No. 5 by Hans Hartung\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/het-oor-sipke-huismans\" 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;\"\u003eHet oor by Sipke Huismans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Asger Jorn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131301036367,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131316699471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131316732239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131316765007,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131316797775,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131316830543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131316863311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131316896079,"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":59131316928847,"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":59131316961615,"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":59131316994383,"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":59131317027151,"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":59131317059919,"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":59131317092687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131317125455,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131317158223,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131317190991,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131317223759,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131317256527,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131317289295,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Abstract-Figure-Etching-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792116524724.jpg?v=1792138186","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/untitled-abstract-figure-etching-asger-jorn","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}