Bidspirit auction | Jan Cremer (1940-2024)

Jan Cremer (1940-2024) - On the Waterside, 1973. Jan Cremer (1940-2024) | Netherlands On the Waterside , 1973 Color Screenprint on Paper Signed: Signed and dated lower right “Jan Cremer ’73”; titled “on the waterside.” in the center; numbered “43/80” lower left. Dimensions: Artwork: 63.5 × 79 cm | 25 × 31.1 in Provenance: Galerie Barbara Farber, Amsterdam. Thence by descent to the present owner. Condition: Good vintage condition with strong colors; minor age-related toning and small spots of foxing in the outer margins; Unframed. Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not provide in-house shipping. The successful buyer arranges shipping directly with a company of their choice. For shipments outside the EU, Spanish export tax may apply to certain higher-value artworks; no export tax applies within the EU. Any such tax is payable by the buyer. Please refer to our Shipping & Export Information page for further details. -- This vibrant color screenprint by the celebrated Dutch artist and writer Jan Cremer (b. 1940) is a quintessential example of his bold, graphic style that bridges the gap between Pop Art and Neo-Expressionism. The work features a stylized, spotted cow standing at the water’s edge, its form perfectly mirrored in the blue expanse below. Cremer utilizes a bright, saturated palette of cerulean blue, emerald green, and ochre, with a singular pink blossom in the foreground adding a touch of delicate contrast to the powerful, flat fields of color. The piece is hand-signed and dated “Jan Cremer ’73” in pencil in the lower-right margin. In the center, it bears the handwritten title “on the waterside.”, and on the left, it is numbered 43/80, indicating its place within a limited edition of eighty prints. Cremer’s “cow” series is among his most iconic subject matter, representing a modern, provocative take on traditional Dutch landscape themes.