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"Magnolia Lübeck" by Horst Janssen
Artist: Horst Janssen (1929–1995)
Title: Magnolia Lübeck
Medium: Signed art poster (lithograph); signed in the …
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"Magnolia Lübeck" by Horst Janssen
Artist: Horst Janssen (1929–1995)
Title: Magnolia Lübeck
Medium: Signed art poster (lithograph); signed in the lower right corner
Provenance: Exhibition poster for Kunsthaus Lübeck
Condition: in good condition with wear consistent with age.
Museum Holdings: The Horst Janssen Museum, Oldenburg, maintains an extensive collection of Janssen’s works, including prints, drawings, and posters such as this example. Additional holdings can be found in major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Albertina (Vienna), and the Kunsthalle Hamburg.
Description:
This poster features a still life of a magnolia blossom in a vase, rendered with Janssen’s signature delicate yet expressive line work. The composition balances botanical precision with a loose, almost improvisational quality, exemplifying his mastery of graphic art. The handwritten dedication, "Blimmen für die getirmite Anne Gaulin" ("Flowers for the late Anne Gaulin"), adds a personal, poetic touch, suggesting the piece may have served as both an exhibition advertisement and a memorial tribute.
Artist Background:
Horst Janssen was one of Germany’s most celebrated draftsmen and printmakers, renowned for his prolific output and technical innovation. His work spans etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, and drawings, often exploring themes of nature, portraiture, and the macabre. In 1968, he received the Grand Prize in Graphic Art at the Venice Biennale, cementing his international reputation. The Horst Janssen Museum in Oldenburg—established in 2000—houses the largest collection of his works, including preparatory sketches, finished prints, and ephemera like this poster.
Exhibition Context:
This poster promotes a Janssen exhibition at Kunsthaus Lübeck, a venue known for showcasing modern and contemporary graphic art.
Further Reading:
- Horst Janssen: A Retrospective (Horst Janssen Museum, 2012)
- The Graphic Work of Horst Janssen (Albertina Verlag, 2008)
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- Dimensions
- 17.5ʺW × 0.2ʺD × 23.75ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Botanic
- Still Life
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lithograph
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- In good condition with wear consistent with age. In good condition with wear consistent with age. less
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