Eef de Weerd - Elegant Nude
- Description
- Eef de Weerd (1926-1989)
| Type of artwork | Drawing / Aquarelle |
| Year | 1986 |
| Technique | Charcoal |
| Support | Paper |
| Style | Abstract |
| Subject | Nude |
| Framed | Not framed |
| Dimensions | 65 x 50 cm (h x w) |
| Signed | Hand signed |
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Eef de Weerd (1926-1989) was a versatile Dutch artist, known for his intimate and expressive works that demonstrate both technical mastery and a deeply personal interpretation of his subjects.
The artwork presented, a charcoal drawing on paper titled "Elegant Nude," is a beautiful example of his artistic talent. The work is hand-signed and dated 1986 and 1989, a period during which De Weerd fully dedicated himself to his art after a long hiatus.
The drawing was made in 1986 and modified in 1989, hence the double signature.
The composition of this artwork exudes a powerful simplicity, with the use of charcoal and ink lending a dynamic and raw expression to the lines and shadows. With minimal means, the artist succeeds in capturing a sense of elegance and vulnerability in the nude female figure. The emphasis is on the contours and the contrasts of light and dark, giving the work a certain timelessness and depth. De Weerd's artistic style can be seen as a fusion of figurative and abstract elements, with influences from expressionism and modernism clearly visible.
Eef de Weerd studied art at the Academy of Arts and Crafts in Arnhem and later at the AKI in Enschede, where he was influenced by artists like Johan Haanstra. His life and work were marked by periods of personal struggle and artistic resurgence, giving his work a remarkable intensity and authenticity. During the 1970s and 1980s, he exhibited at various venues in the Netherlands, including Galerie Siau in Amsterdam, where his abstract and expressive works were highly acclaimed.
This work aligns with the tradition of Dutch artists who depicted the human figure with sensitivity and expressive power, such as Jan Sierhuis and Karel Appel, and ranks internationally alongside artists like Egon Schiele and Käthe Kollwitz. Elegant Nude is a valuable addition to any art collection and offers a rare glimpse into the world of an artist whose creations were guided by personal experiences.
This unique work is an excellent opportunity to acquire a piece of Eef de Weerd's legacy.
Visible artwork dimensions: 65x50cm
The artwork presented, a charcoal drawing on paper titled "Elegant Nude," is a beautiful example of his artistic talent. The work is hand-signed and dated 1986 and 1989, a period during which De Weerd fully dedicated himself to his art after a long hiatus.
The drawing was made in 1986 and modified in 1989, hence the double signature.
The composition of this artwork exudes a powerful simplicity, with the use of charcoal and ink lending a dynamic and raw expression to the lines and shadows. With minimal means, the artist succeeds in capturing a sense of elegance and vulnerability in the nude female figure. The emphasis is on the contours and the contrasts of light and dark, giving the work a certain timelessness and depth. De Weerd's artistic style can be seen as a fusion of figurative and abstract elements, with influences from expressionism and modernism clearly visible.
Eef de Weerd studied art at the Academy of Arts and Crafts in Arnhem and later at the AKI in Enschede, where he was influenced by artists like Johan Haanstra. His life and work were marked by periods of personal struggle and artistic resurgence, giving his work a remarkable intensity and authenticity. During the 1970s and 1980s, he exhibited at various venues in the Netherlands, including Galerie Siau in Amsterdam, where his abstract and expressive works were highly acclaimed.
This work aligns with the tradition of Dutch artists who depicted the human figure with sensitivity and expressive power, such as Jan Sierhuis and Karel Appel, and ranks internationally alongside artists like Egon Schiele and Käthe Kollwitz. Elegant Nude is a valuable addition to any art collection and offers a rare glimpse into the world of an artist whose creations were guided by personal experiences.
This unique work is an excellent opportunity to acquire a piece of Eef de Weerd's legacy.
Visible artwork dimensions: 65x50cm
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| Condition | Good | ||||||||||
| some wrinkles in the paper | |||||||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Borne, The Netherlands | ||||||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||||
| Price | Up to 5 kg.
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