jan mankes




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Dutch artist Jan Mankes (1889-1920) was only thirty years old when he died, but he left behind a body of subtle, beautifully restrained work. His portraits and animal studies have an undeniable charm, but I'm especially taken by these lonesome landscapes.

3 comments:

  1. These landscapes fit beautifully with The Only Lament.

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  2. A stunning beauty, a languid and breathtaking beauty.

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