Poppe Damave - "London".

Poppe Damave studied for five years at the School of Applied Arts in Haarlem. In 1942, he studied for a short time at the Maastricht Academy, after which he worked for two years in the studio of Kees Verweij. After the Second World War, he was a co-founder of De Groep, of which he was chairman for sixteen years. In addition, he was a member of, among others, De Acht, Arti et Amicitiae, and the Hollandse Aquarellisten Kring. Damave primarily depicted subjects such as interiors, cityscapes, and landscapes. He enjoyed traveling, mainly by ship, and drew inspiration from his travels. Furthermore, he illustrated several books. His style can be categorized as Impressionistic due to the sometimes fleeting lines and soft colors. Exhibitions and Prizes In 1947, Damave exhibited at the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem with ‘Haarlem Jonge Kunst’. This was followed by many exhibitions, including one in 1958 at the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar and a traveling exhibition in the USA in 1961. His work can be found in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and the Singer Laren Museum, among others.
Drawing is still in the passe-partout, but it needs to be replaced. is discolored due to age. drawing is in very good condition.