Klaas Fernhout - little gentleman.

Unique, beautifully mixed media by Klaas Fernhout.
Klaas Fernhout was born on 28-08-1927 in Hilversum.
Lived and worked in Baarn, Arnhem, Laren, Hilversum and Blaricum, among others.
He became known for his landscapes and portraits.
Klaas Fernhout was a member of the Circle in Hilversum.

It became apparent at an early age that he had a talent for drawing.
At ten, he was taught by Rick Daamen and later by architect Berning from Baarn. His plan was to attend the Rijksnormaalschool (National Normal School) in Amsterdam to receive a solid vocational training, as he wanted to become a drawing teacher.
But the war put a stop to that.
A working life In the 1950s he worked for two years as a set painter, but mainly as a designer, at the De Ram earthenware factory in Arnhem.
He then settled in Blaricum, where he lived in student housing. He also became a member of the artists' association De Kring in Hilversum.

But he continued to work mainly in the privacy of his studio without going public much with his work.
As a result, the extensive work he produced rarely came to light.
He primarily shared his knowledge with friends and acquaintances. Exhibitions were held only a few times, such as in the town halls of Blaricum and Naarden and in the reading room in Laren.

In 2000, a selection of his work was last exhibited at the Plankeniers
Klaas Fernhout did not make his mark.
He led a rather withdrawn life.

Signed.
Dimensions including beautiful, original frame: 53 x 40 cm.

Origin: Streefoord Collection.