Loes Kersten - Toch wordt het Lente

Vintage Original Oil Painting "Toch wordt het Lente" by Loes Kersten (Netherlands) An authentic vintage original oil painting on canvas titled "Toch wordt het Lente" ("Yet, Spring Will Come") by the recognized Dutch artist Loes Kersten, signed. The artwork tenderly captures a sleeping or resting rag doll dressed in a soft pink jacket, bonnet, and blue bloomers, resting against a textured wooden surface. The piece is housed in its original wooden frame with a subtle gold and pink inner trim. Artistic Style & DetailsStyle: Magic Realism blended with Figurative / Naive Art. Kersten's work is celebrated for its soft textures, deep emotional resonance, and masterful play with light and shadow. Color Palette: Pastel pink, soft denim blue, warm muted wood tones, and a contrasting, atmospheric deep blue-grey background Authenticity: The back of the canvas retains its original paper gallery label featuring the typed artist's name (Loes Kersten) and the Dutch title ("Toch wordt het Lente").Signature of the artist is in the left corner. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The oil paint layers are beautifully preserved with no cracking (craquelure), flaking, or discoloration. The canvas maintains good tension, complete with its original wooden corner keys in the stretcher bar. Frame: Original mid-century wooden frame. It shows minor, charming signs of age that enhance its authentic vintage character. Ready to hang. Loes Kersten (b. 1937) is an established Dutch painter and art educator from the Gelderland/Overijssel region. Her works are occasionally featured in European art auctions and are highly sought after by collectors of mid-to-late 20th-century Dutch art. Kersten’s signature style often highlights childhood motifs, dolls, and nostalgic subjects handled with meticulous realism and a gentle, poetic touch.