copy of JANSEM Jean - Original lithograph "The docks" 56x76cm - 1966

Jean Jansem reveals with La femme au linge (1966) all the delicacy of his artistic universe through an original lithograph where the simplicity of the subject becomes a profound reflection on the human condition. Created on vellum paper in a format of 76 × 55 cm, this work represents a young woman sitting on a chair, her body slightly folded and her face hidden by her long hair. Her introspective, almost silent attitude gives the composition a remarkable emotional intensity. The palette dominated by ochres, oranges, and warm earth tones envelops the scene in a soft light, while the fine, nervous lines of the drawing convey all the sensitivity of Jean Jansem's stroke. The deliberately simplified background fully highlights the female figure, whose fragility contrasts with the richness of textures and material effects. This original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist, is an artist's proof (EA), a particularly appreciated edition by collectors for its rarity and privileged character.

Through La femme au linge, Jean Jansem explores the themes that run through his entire body of work: solitude, modesty, fragility, and the silent beauty of everyday gestures. The model, depicted with great economy of means, seems absorbed in her thoughts, leaving the viewer free to interpret. The balance between colored spaces, transparencies, and minimalist drawing creates an intimate atmosphere, where every detail contributes to the overall emotion of the composition. This work perfectly illustrates Jean Jansem's inimitable style, combining figurative expression, poetry, and graphic subtlety. Sought after for the finesse of its execution, the richness of its material, and the quality of its printing, this original lithograph will appeal to modern art enthusiasts, fans of female portraits, works on paper, and collectors of Jean Jansem. Thanks to its status as an artist's proof, its handwritten signature, and its high printing quality, La femme au linge constitutes a rare piece, ideal for enriching a collection dedicated to the great masters of 20th-century lithography, contemporary figurative art, or original prints by Jean Jansem.