Kees van Bohemen (1928-1985)

The Birthday

Kees van Bohemen (1928-1985)

The Birthday

1979 | oil paint on canvas | 140 × 140 cm

In the work of Kees van Bohemen, the real glue that holds together his contrasting techniques is his expressive use of colour.

Van Bohemen’s signature style is his seemingly effortless combination of abstract shapes and human forms. His paintings, such as this one of a woman at a table full of cakes, redefined the portrayal of beauty in the Dutch visual arts.

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