Vintage 1970's JOHFRA Bosschart Capricorn Art Print Poster for sale in Dayton, Ohio

$150

For Sale: Johfra Bosschart (Johannes Franciscus van den Berg Gijsbertus) "Capricornus" Original Print Poster
Born 15 December 1919 in Rotterdam - Died 6 November 1998 in Fleurac Dutch Modern Artist From The Zodiac Series Edtion Size: 15" x 21" No. 5412 Frame Measures 23 1/2" x 17" Publisher Verkerke Reprodukties BV Holland
'The Zodiac Series was created after several meditations, as Johfra describes in the book 'Astrology: Signs of the Zodiac-1981'
'When I received the commission to paint posters of the twelve astrological signs from Verkerke productions in 1973, I knew that it would be pointless to add yet more examples to the many hundreds of representations that already existed...Therefore I decided to elevate as many sides of the signs as possible through a brief meditation and contemplation on the principle figure, who becomes the main point of concentration. The many different symbols related to a certain sign, gathered together into a harmonious composition, would give each painting more depth; they would offer the observer more possibilities for his own free associations.'
This rare Capricorn poster was one of the original prints commissioned by Johfra's publisher Verkerke in 1973. This poster is not dated, however the introductory paper on the back is copyrighted 1975 by the only distributor Harvey Hutter, New York. It is possible this poster was printed prior to 1975 since Verkerke first commissioned Johfra to paint posters for them in 1973. The Zodiac series was distributed exclusively by Harvey Hutter & Co. New York, NY.


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