Two lithographs by Jan Toorop made in 1920 and 1914
strong and characterful drawings.1. "labour and love"
192028 x 22 cmin plate signed and dated 1920

2. "The prayer (portrait by Miek Janssen)"
1914
titled signed and dated in plate

22 x 26 cm

are both in passe partout fitted with window.

Johannes Theodorus (Jan) Toorop (1858 - 1928) was one of the most important Dutch visual artists of the period 1880-1910.
Initially he painted in impressionist style, but through pointillism he developed into a symbolist painter.
He was also active as a portrait artist and designed ceramics, advertising posters and book bindings.
Dutch art nouveau is often associated with his work.
In the last 20 years of his life, he was strongly Roman Catholic inspired.