Kees Bol - Spring

Cornelis (Kees) Bol (1916-2009) was a Dutch painter and draftsman. In 1944, Bol began his training as a visual artist, initially by taking drawing lessons with Jan Heesters in Schijndel, and subsequently by taking classes as a student at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. There, he studied with Paul Citroen and Henk Meijer, among others.

Besides being an independent painter and draftsman, he taught at the Art Academy in The Hague from 1963 to 1972. From 1951 to 1972, he also taught at the Academy of Industrial Design in Eindhoven. Bol lived in Eindhoven until 1970, after which he lived in Heusden until his death in 2009.
In this vibrant gouache on cardboard, Kees Bol showcases his signature style, where simplicity, color, and rhythm blend into a harmonious composition. It depicts a rural house nestled behind blossoming trees, its characteristic red shutters and doors providing a warm accent against the soft spring colors.
The brushwork is loose and energetic; broad strokes of green, blue, and brown suggest movement and light without emphasizing detail. Bol manages to capture the atmosphere of an early spring day with minimal means – fresh, open, and full of anticipation.
This artwork comes from the collection of the Eindhoven Museum. As part of the transition to Museumpark Vonk, selected works are being deaccessioned so the museum can focus entirely on the history and identity of Eindhoven.