[Abstract Modernism] [Ostaijen, Paul van] Jespers, Oskar (1887-1970). Illustration Bezette stad

Woodcut, printed in black, 21 x 21 cm. (Outer margin 38.5 x 32 cm.) Proof on thin silver paper of the full-p. woodcut ill. by Jespers for Paul van Ostaijen, Bezette stad (Antwerpen, Sienjaal, 1921). This illustration is placed before the poem 'Folies Bar'. Minor rest. in left margin.

*From the archives of 'De Distel', Antwerpen. Ref. J. Boyens, De genesis van Bezette stad, 1995.