Artist: Marcel Janco (1895–1984)
Title: Abandonnée (Abandoned)
Year: 1960
Technique: Original Drawing (Crayon and Watercolor on Paper)
Status: Hand-signed (front); Includes original studio stamp "Atelier Marcel Janco" and catalog number 739F on verso.
About the Artwork:
Created in 1960, this powerful original work by Marcel Janco titled "Abandonnée" captures a moment of raw emotional depth. The reclining nude figure is rendered with Janco's signature modernist-expressionist lines and vibrant washes of color. This piece is a certified original from the artist's own studio, as evidenced by the authentic Atelier Marcel Janco stamp on the reverse. A rare and historically significant find for collectors of Israeli modern art and the Dada movement.
About the Artist
Marcel Janco (1895–1984): A legendary Israeli-Romanian painter, architect, and a pivotal figure in the 20th-century avant-garde.
Dada Founder: Janco was one of the co-founders of the revolutionary Dada movement at the Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich in 1916.
Israeli Legacy: After immigrating to Israel in 1941, he became a dominant force in local art, founding the Ein Hod artists' village and influencing generations of painters.
Awards: He was a recipient of the prestigious Israel Prize for his lifelong contribution to the arts.
Style: His work seamlessly blends Modernism, Expressionism, and Constructivism, characterized by bold structural lines and a deep emotional resonance.