Hans ter Braake - Composition 2

A rare opportunity to acquire a unique artwork by Hans ter Braake. This acrylic/oil painting on canvas dates from 1985 and is titled on the reverse: Composition 2. Framed by the artist in a simple black wooden frame. Ter Braake's work is often described as 'psychedelic' art, painted in a narcotics-induced stupor, but is in fact inspired by Indonesian abstract art forms such as batik patterns.
Condition: in very good condition.
Provenance: from a museum collection via Onterfd Goed.

About the artist:
Johan Herman ter Braake (Almelo 1938) lived on an inland waterway vessel at the Merwedekade in Utrecht. He created oil paintings and gouaches in his own distinctive style, in which bright, primary colors predominated. 'Kakel', as his Utrecht friends called him (because he could sometimes cackle like a headless chicken), was a bon vivant with the motto: "Moderation is negligence." He rarely exhibited, but sold enough work to be able to visit his beloved Indonesia regularly. Around 1990, he settled permanently on the island of Sabang (the birthplace of Anton Heyboer). In 1996, Ter Braake lost his life in a ferry disaster while en route from Sumatra to Malaysia.

To be picked up in Essen (B), located south of Roosendaal, a stone's throw from the border. Unable to pick up?
The work will be delivered to your home in Belgium and the Netherlands with pleasure at the lowest possible cost: Southern Netherlands/Flanders max. € 45.00 (depending on distance), rest of the Netherlands/Belgium max. € 75.00

Shipping possible upon consultation.