{"product_id":"toekan-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita","title":"Toekan - Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut print of a toucan by Dutch artist Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, featuring bold silhouettes and a geometric background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Jessurun de Mesquita was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mastery of the woodcut medium. His work often focused on animal subjects, rendered with a distinct sense of graphic economy and rhythmic pattern. This print, titled Toekan, displays his characteristic approach to form and texture. The bird is depicted in profile, its silhouette defined by bold, solid black areas that contrast with the lighter, negative space of the beak and chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mesquita utilised a highly structured background, consisting of a repetitive, geometric grid pattern. This choice flattens the pictorial space, drawing attention to the decorative qualities of the composition rather than attempting to replicate a naturalistic environment. The tree trunk behind the bird is treated with parallel vertical lines, providing a subtle variation in texture that balances the dense, cross-hatched background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis technique relies on the physical resistance of the wood block, resulting in clean, sharp edges that define the bird's posture. The beak, with its serrated lower edge, shows the artist's attention to the specific physical traits of the toucan, while the overall treatment remains stylised. De Mesquita was a teacher at the School of Applied Arts in Haarlem, and his influence extended to many younger artists, including M.C. Escher. This print demonstrates the clarity and precision that defined his output during the early 20th century. It is a study in balance, where the heavy mass of the bird is offset by the lighter, airy quality of the patterned background. 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