Original etching | Edition 3/5
A special and rare original etching by the Dutch artist Anneke van der Mandele (1938), titled *Boerenbedrog* (Farmers' Deception) from 1970.
It is a hand-signed and numbered etching (3/5), meaning that only five prints of this edition were made. The print is executed in a powerful surrealist visual language and belongs to the artist's early oeuvre.
The composition depicts an intriguing interplay between man and animal, with a central pig bearing a red quality mark. The title *Boerenbedrog* refers to societal themes such as agriculture, consumption, and the relationship between humans and animals. The rich symbolism makes the work unique and invites various interpretations.
Anneke van der Mandele studied at the Institute for Applied Arts Education (the current Gerrit Rietveld Academy) and exhibited both in the Netherlands and internationally. Her graphic work is appreciated for the combination of technical refinement and a strongly personal visual language. Specifications
Artist: Anneke van der Mandele
Title: Boerenbedrog
Year: 1970
Technique: Original etching (likely combined with aquatint)
Edition: 3/5
Hand-signed: Yes (pencil)
Image dimensions: 46 × 31.5 cm
Paper dimensions: 85 × 45 cm
Condition: Good condition (see photos)
Details
* Early original etching from 1970.
* Very small edition of only five copies.
During research, no other print or auction result of Boerenbedrog was found, indicating that this is a rare print.
A special work for lovers of Dutch graphic art, surrealism, and art from the sixties and seventies.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsRed, Pink, Taupe, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight85 cmWidth45 cm