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Maître Nicolas CONSTANTY

352 - Jean Jansem (1920-2013) - Nude with leggings.
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Estimate €80 - €100
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Jean Jansem (1920-2013) - Nude with leggings. Original lithograph on wove paper, 56 x 76 cm. Signed in pencil by the artist and numbered. Condition A, perfect state of conservation. This work is a characteristic expression of the genius of Jean Jansem, the undisputed master of humanist figuration, whose work explores the human condition with modest melancholy. In this composition, the artist approaches the theme of the nude with a singular sensitivity, where the line, both frail and incisive, underlines the vulnerability and grace of the model. The detail of the leggings adds a graphic, almost theatrical dimension to the pose, creating a striking contrast with the nudity and sobriety of the setting. Here, Jansem uses a palette of muted, earthy tones, playing on transparencies and blurring to give the body a carnal and spiritual presence. This large 76 cm format magnifies the virtuosity of his drawing, where each stroke seems to vibrate with a restrained emotion, typical of his aesthetic influenced by his Armenian origins and the École de Paris. The artist's hand signature at the bottom of the print confirms the authenticity of this plate, which is in keeping with the major themes of his work, between classicism and modernity. It is a collector's item of great expressive power, testifying to Jansem's ability to capture the soul behind the form with timeless elegance.
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About the sale Collection of an ink merchant, sale of posters n°17 and miscellaneous.
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Auction time 06/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
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