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About the Artist
Bernard Essers was a Dutch painter and printmaker known for transforming everyday scenes into striking compositions. Active during the early twentieth century, Essers brought a modern sensibility to traditional subjects, capturing the character of places he visited with a keen graphic eye. His works often reflect a balance between observation and stylized design, offering viewers both a sense of place and a unique artistic vision.
Essers frequently traveled, drawing inspiration from the streets and landscapes of Europe. His ability to distill the essence of a locale into bold, memorable images has made his work enduringly appealing. Discover more from artists with a similar approach in our famous artists wall art collection.
The Artwork
Created in 1927, Street in Taormina captures the spirit of the Sicilian hill town during a period when Mediterranean destinations attracted artists seeking inspiration from their light, history, and daily rhythms. Essers chose to depict not a landmark, but the lived experience of moving through a sun-drenched street, emphasizing the everyday beauty found in passageways and staircases.
This work reflects the era's fascination with travel and the search for authenticity in local environments. It serves as a visual memory of a journey, evoking the slow pace and layered culture of southern Europe. For more travel-inspired imagery, see our landscape art prints collection.
Style & Characteristics
The composition is rendered in black ink on a warm beige background, utilizing strong contrasts and simplified forms. Steep steps cut diagonally through the scene, guiding the viewer's gaze upward past figures and a distinctive palm tree. The use of crisp lines and bold shadowing suggests influences from woodcut and linocut printmaking, lending the work a graphic clarity.
The atmosphere is tranquil and sunlit, with the interplay of light and shadow creating depth without excess detail. This restrained palette and clear structure make it a compelling choice for admirers of black and white posters and those drawn to Mediterranean themes.
In Interior Design
This Taormina street poster brings a sense of depth and calm to interiors, making it ideal for entryways, stairwells, or reading nooks. Its neutral tones harmonize with limewashed walls, light woods, and rattan, fitting both minimalist and relaxed coastal styles.
Framed in black or natural wood, it anchors a gallery wall of travel or landscape art. Pair it with warm neutrals from our beige-toned wall art selection for a cohesive, understated vintage look.