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Portrait 443

Original: Oil on canvas, 44x61cm, Framed.

£3,600.00

61cm (w)

x 47cm (h)

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This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.

In 443. Portrait, Paul Jansen captures a fleeting, endearing moment of curiosity. The cow’s head tilts inquisitively, ears angled slightly off-kilter, as if it’s just turned toward a sound or unexpected presence. Its expression is gentle and alert, exuding both innocence and warmth. Set against a cool grey-blue sky, the portrait breathes with air and space, letting the subtle shifts of colour and form radiate softly.

The artist’s technique is meticulous yet relaxed, allowing texture and realism to sit comfortably alongside expressive painterly brushwork. The luminous highlights on the nose, the delicate transitions in the fur, and the slight turn of the neck all contribute to a vivid sense of personality. It is not simply a depiction, but a true encounter with an individual being.

Jansen’s work often transcends the label of animal portraiture, and this piece is no exception. It reflects a deep awareness of mood, rhythm, and quiet emotion—making this not just a study of a cow, but a celebration of attentiveness and affection.

Dimensions 47 × 61 cm