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  1. hamptonauction

    hamptonauction Well-Known Member

    I've had this watercolor? for several years and I've tried to decipher the meaning of the painting and the text on the bottom which I believe is German. I give up so I'm asking for help. Any help or opinions appreciated.

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    hamptonauction, Jun 6, 2021
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  2. David Broom

    David Broom Active Member

    This is by Horst Janssen and you could spend a lifetime trying to understand what he was getting at and still be none the wiser. Are you sure yours is a watercolour - I've seen this image as a lithographic print?
     
    David Broom, Jun 6, 2021
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  3. hamptonauction

    hamptonauction Well-Known Member

    Could be a lithograph, I'll take it out of the frame and check, thank you for the artist info, much appreciated.
     
    hamptonauction, Jun 6, 2021
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  4. anundverkaufen

    anundverkaufen Bird Feeder

    Just a translation of the text.
    Ach seufzt Joseph Peerlings - wenn doch jeder Knopf ein Janssen Selbstporträtwär! Es sind! Es sind! 17 Stück, für Euch (und geht in Euch) Joseph Peerlings ...

    Oh sighs Joseph Peerlings - if only every button were a Janssen self-portrait! There are! There are! 17 pieces, for you (and goes inside you) Joseph Peerlings ...
     
    anundverkaufen, Jun 6, 2021
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  5. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

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  6. hamptonauction

    hamptonauction Well-Known Member

    Thank you Anun and Moreotherstuff for the translation and website. I would never have figured that out.
     
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  7. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    The chicken foot is a grabber! ;)
    It does appear to be a print..
     
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