Sketch sheet by Frans Masereel (1911–1918) featuring multiple rapid pen studies, an early work from his youthful period, originating from a private collection.
This sketch sheet by Frans Masereel belongs to his early youth period and contains several loose, rapidly executed pen studies. The subjects range from landscapes to figures and small natural motifs, reflecting Masereel’s exploratory drawing style before his later acclaim as an engraver. The fluent, unpolished linework shows him searching, testing, observing — without embellishment.
The sheet bears a monogram stamp on the front and a collector’s stamp on the reverse, inscribed “Frans Masereel fecit (1911–1918) œuvre de jeunesse n° 177 de la collection du Dr P.B. de Genève”, confirming provenance and dating. The work was scanned; the black background was used only to highlight the structure of the paper.
Details:
Artist: Frans Masereel (Blankenberge, 1889 – Avignon, 1972)
Title: Schetsen 177 (1911–1918)
Technique: Sketches (pen on paper)
Condition: See pictures
Signature: Monogram stamp front; collector’s stamp verso
Sold with frame: No
Dimensions without frame: 42.8 × 26.5 cm
Dimensions with frame: n/a
Provenance: Private collection
Notes: Collector’s stamp verso; scanned object with black background for clarity.
