Original etching "Straatjesvolk" by Belgian painter Kurt Peiser.
Kurt Peiser's black-and-white etching depicts a busy street scene – "Straatjesvolk" ("Street People") – created as a numbered edition (71/100), signed and titled.
At its center are several people – everyday types such as dockworkers, neighbors, women washing clothes – gathered in a narrow, slumbering alley. The monochrome, fine lines, and contrasts create a deep perspective and social atmosphere.
Peiser's etching combines technical precision with social awareness. It is an example of the authentic harbor and street scenes Peiser frequently portrayed and reflects Peiser's commitment to marginalized people.
Ideal for collectors of social realist graphics or lovers of early 20th-century Belgian art.
About the artist: Kurt Peiser (1887 Antwerp - 1962 Uccle/Brussels)
Kurt Peiser was a Belgian graphic artist, draftsman, and painter known for his social realist depictions of urban life. Peiser came from a family with Polish-Jewish roots.
He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where he was taught by Gérard Jacobs, among others. Early on, he developed a preference for etchings, drawings, and lithographs, with which he impressively portrayed the lives of the working class.
He found his inspiration primarily in the area around the port of Antwerp or in Amsterdam's Jewish quarter. With a keen eye for detail, he portrayed people on the margins of society, ordinary people on the street, or picturesque harbor scenes.
Peiser was a member of the artists' association "La Gravure Originale Belge". His participation in the Venice Biennale in 1924 and 1934 brought him international renown as a socially critical artist.
Peiser's works can be found in important museums, including the British Museum and the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.
More Information: https://www.kurtpeiser.be/
