Jacobus Belsen - Horsemen in The Snow

Horsemen in The Snow

Jacobus Belsen's "Horsemen in The Snow" is an original drypoint engraving printed upon upon thick wove paper and with full margins as published in Berlin around 1930. This original impression is signed in pencil and numbered by the artist, Jacobus Belsen along the lower margin."Horsemen in The Snow" represents a fine example of the art by the Russian painter, sculptor, engraver and illustrator, Jacobus Belsen.

Original Drypoint Engraving by the Russian artist, Jacobus Belsen.

Horsemen in The Snow

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Title:	Horsemen in The Snow
Artist:	Belsen, Jacobus (Patkino, Russia, 1870 - New York, 1937)
Date:	c. 1930
Medium:	Original Drypoint Engraving
Note:	Jacobus Belsen: A great early twentieth century painter, sculptor, engraver and illustrator, Jacobus Belsen managed to build a large international reputation for his art despite living through some of the most turbulent, political events and upheavals of the times. Jacobus Belsen studied art at the St. Petersburg Academy. He then worked as a Professor of Art at both the Alexander Lyceum and at the St. Petersburg University for Architects. His major early work included the stained glass windows for the Hotel d'Europe, St. Petersburg, and murals and stained glass art for a number of churches and public buildings within Russia. Just before the outbreak of the Russian Revolution, Jacobus Belsen completed a commissioned series of woodcuts depicting prominent members of the aristocracy. If ever there was an example of unfortunate timing in art, this was it! Jacobus Belsen was thus forced to flee Russia.
	Searching for a secure political home, Jacobus Belsen moved to Germany in 1919. Working in Berlin, he designed furniture and created paintings, engravings, etchings and woodcuts. As the liberal Weimar era in Germany took hold, Jacobus Belsen turned some of his talents towards the art of illustration. Books he both wrote and illustrated include, Russian Winter Pictures, Figures of the Russian Revolution, Illustrations of Norwegian and Finnish Tales and Illustrations of Russian Children's Tales. This original drypoint engraving no doubt hails from this period and is related to his illustrative art. Here, Jacobus Belsen brilliantly depicts the Russian Winter landscape with a bold sense of space and sharply defined forms moving within its vastness.
	In time, however, Germany proved to be as dangerous as Russia. During the early 1930's Jacobus Belsen became one of Germany's best known satirical artists. His caricatures appeared in leading periodicals and his favorite target was Adolph Hitler. As well, he illustrated Hafstaengel's book, Hitler in the Caricature of the World. When Hitler assumed power, Jacobus Belsen was once again forced to flee his country, or face arrest and probable execution.
	Jacobus Belsen arrived in New York City in 1936. He died a year later in the month of September. Although little time was afforded him in America he was commissioned as a principal artist for the Metropolitan Opera Company, designing both sets and costumes. Clearly, both Jacobus Belsen's fine art and his life were very eventful.
Edition:	Limited edition of one hundred impressions, numbered 41/100.
Size:	7 1/4 X 8 3/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed upon thick wove paper and with full margins as published in Berlin around 1930. Signed in pencil and numbered, '41/100', by the artist along the lower margin. A strongly printed, crisp impression and in very good condition throughout. "Horsemen in the Snow" represents a superb, original example of the famous art of Jacobus Belsen.
Subject:	Jacobus Belsen, Horsemen in the Snow, original drypoint, Adolph Hitler, Russian Winter Pictures, Hitler in the Caricature of the World.
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