Rare recto-verso ink drawing from the youth period of Frans Masereel. One side features expressive human forms in motion — possibly dancing or gymnastics — while the reverse shows more grounded scenes of everyday life, including working figures and social imagery. Both sides are drawn in strong black ink, demonstrating Masereel’s early mastery of form and narrative.
Stamped with his monogram on the front and a collector’s label on the back, this is a valuable and dynamic insight into the artist’s formative years.
Details:
• Artist: Frans Masereel (1889–1972)
• Technique: Ink on paper – drawn on both sides (recto-verso)
• Condition: Good
• Signed: Monogram stamp on front, collector’s mark on reverse
• Framed: No
• Dimensions: 32 cm x 24.4 cm
• Origin: Private collection, Dr P.B., Geneva
• Note: Frans Masereel fecit (1911–1918), œuvre de jeunesse n° 83, from the collection of Dr P.B., Geneva
The black background in the photo was used solely for photography purposes and is not part of the actual artwork.
