Description: Leo JordaanAnti-Nazi Dutch printOriginal paper prints from HollandAnti-Nazi propaganda from WW2DUTCH PROPAGANDA ARTIST "LEO JORDAAN" **Check my other Leo Jordaan Prints** Frame is for ReferenceLEENDERT JURRIAAN JORDAAN (1885-1980) Dutch artist and cartoonist, a virulent anti-Nazi employed by the Dutch weekly news magazine De Groene Amsterdammer. Jordaan continued to contribute artwork to the journal while it was published underground during the German occupation. His most noted work depicted a giant, unstoppable Nazi "robot" advancing on helpless soldiers. Rare collection of Jordaan's wartime works, published by De Groene ca. Extraordinary works of art suitable for framing.Leo Jordaan A renowned Dutch film critic and artist who achieved widespread recognition in his country for his pointed political cartoons during the Second World War satirizing Nazism and Dutch supporters of the German regime. His drawings are particularly striking because of their graphic expressiveness and complex inking techniques.English:last round (free to Böcklin) - The war is lost for the Third Reich, but the British setback at Arnhem offers the Nazi leaders one lastMakerPolitical Draftsman: Jordaan, Leendert JurriaanYear of manufacture1945Period of time1940-05-10 - 1945-05-05DescriptionSource: Nightmare about the NetherlandsAnnotationTitle Jordaan: The Last Round - (based on Böcklin's painting "Der Krieg")Type of objectpolitical cartoonsCollection Jordaan Dutch:laatste ronde (vrij naar Böcklin) - De oorlog is verloren voor het Derde Rijk, maar de Britsche tegenslag bij Arnhem biedt den Nazi-leiders nog een laatsteMakerPolitiek Tekenaar: Jordaan, Leendert JurriaanVervaardigingsjaar1945Periode1940-05-10 - 1945-05-05OmschrijvingBron: Nachtmerrie over NederlandAnnotatieTitel Jordaan: De laatste ronde - (vrij naar Böcklin's schilderij "Der Krieg")Type objectpolitieke cartoonsCollectieNOTE: Print is very old so it will show normal signs of wear and discoloration. Pictures taken with camera and other are scanned copies. Main image due to size did not fit completely in Scanner. Signs of folded edge. Dutch text on the back of the print related to other Prints made by LJJ. Unnoticeable once Framed. MORE ABOUT JORDAAN:Leendert Jurriaan Jordaan, often referred to as Leo Jordaan, was a notable Dutch cartoonist and film critic born on December 30, 1885, in Amsterdam, and died on April 21, 1980, in Zelhem. Here are some key points about him:Artistic Career: Jordaan was a prolific cartoonist known for his political cartoons. He contributed to various Dutch newspapers and magazines, including:De Ware Jacob (1904-1910)De Notenkraker (1907-1927)Het Leven where he created the comic 'Het Leven in Karikatuur' from 1911 to 1936.De Groene Amsterdammer where he became the chief cartoonist in 1931.World War II: During the war, his anti-Nazi cartoons were published in an underground edition of De Groene Amsterdammer. His work was significant in capturing the spirit of resistance. Notable among his wartime cartoons are:"De Vampyr" (The Vampire) - Commenting on the Nazi New Order policy, portraying Germany as sucking the life out of Holland."De Robot" - Depicting the unstoppable war machine of the Nazis.Film Criticism: Apart from his work in visual arts, Jordaan was an influential film critic. He wrote for publications like Het Leven Geïllustreerd and De Groene Amsterdammer, and later for Haagsche Post and Vrij Nederland. He was involved with the AVRO radio, hosting a weekly film talk show from 1931 to 1961 called "Filmpraatje."Other Contributions: He was part of the founding members of De Nederlandsche Filmliga, an avant-garde film movement promoting pure, artistic films.His works also included "Aan den Loopende Band, Dertig Drama's in Zakformaat" published in 1945.Legacy: Jordaan's work had a strong graphic influence on later Dutch artists like Peter van Straaten and Willem. Before moving to Zelhem in 1961, he donated around 2300 drawings to the Leiden Print Room, which were later moved to the Atlas van Stolk in Rotterdam, indicating his recognition as an important cultural figure in Dutch history.Leendert Jurriaan Jordaan's career spanned both the visual arts through his cartoons and the cultural critique via his film reviews, making him a multifaceted figure in Dutch cultural history.
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: VINTAGE
Region of Origin: Netherlands
Width (Inches): 9.5
Listed By: Owner
Subject: WW2
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Framed/Unframed: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands
Material: Paper
Height (Inches): 12.5
Print Surface: Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Art: Print
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
Date of Creation: 1900-1949
Framing: Unframed
Artist: Leo Jordaan
Year of Production: 1945
Style: Dutch, Vintage
Color: Multi-Color
Theme: Politics
Type: Print
Original/Reproduction: Original Print