Horst Janssen (1929 - Hamburg - 1995). ”...Mir zerbricht schon alles am Anfang. ein Trost”. 1993
Watercolour, pen and India ink and opaque white on brown Japan paper. 37 × 52 cm (14 ⅝ × 20 ½ in.). Titled, signed and dated lower left: ... Mir zerbricht schon alles am Anfang. ein Trost. Janssen 3. 12. 93.
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Condition report: In good condition. The sheet edges without losses. The paper in the left margin frayed and creased due to the technique. The other edges unevenly trimmed. At upper edge left a tiny hole (0,3 cm) as well as left of centre one small diagonal tear (2,8 cm). The paper slightly time stained and overall faintly stained. In places material-related printing creases. Ultraviolet light reveals no retouchings or repairs. On the reverse traces from the artist"s workshop. At upper edge left and in the centre in places faint thinning of the surface due to a former mount. Here also a minuscule remnant paper tape. Fine, harmonious overall appearance.