Art (1945-contemporary) > Figurative Painting (70s - contemporary) Horst Janssen - Biography

Guten Morgen Johanna. 1972.
Pencil- and color pen drawing.
Lower center monogrammed, dated "22 6 72", titled as well as inscribed "Minusio" and "IIIII" bezeichnet. On brownish wove paper. 23.5 x 34.3 cm (9.2 x 13.5 in), the full sheet [AW].
• The work was created in the summer of 1972 during a trip by Horst Janssen through the Swiss Alps, to Ticino, and on to Minusio in Italy.
• The work is dedicated to the artist's mother, Gesche Tietjens, an important companion throughout his life.
• Horst Janssen is considered one of the most outstanding and prolific draftsmen and graphic artists of the 20th century.
PROVENANCE: Private collection (gift from the artist).
Private collection, North Germany.
Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia (acquired from the above).
Private collection, Italy (acquired from the above).
In very good condition.
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