Jan Toorop (1858-1928)

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Jan Toorop (1858-1928)

Nirwana

signed and dated lower left J. Toorop 1895, and inscribed Inward Contemplation on a label on the reverse, pencil heightened with white on paper
55.5 x 34 cm

Literature

Paul Schultze-Naumburg, "Jan Toorop", Die Kunst für alle, 13, 1897/1898, no.6, p.91 (ill.)
Ph. Zilcken, "Jan Toorop", Elseviers' geïllustreerd maandschrift, 8, vol.1, p.126
B. Polak, Het Fin de Siècle in de Nederlandse Schilderkunst. De Symbolistische Beweging 1890-1900, Den Haag 1955, no.78

Lot Essay

To be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné on the artist's, work being prepared by G.W.C. van Wezel

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