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Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers 'First Steps' by Bernard J. Blommers (1845 – 1914), signed 'B/Blommers'ca. 1865
ca. 1865
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Bernard Blommers
1845 – The Hague – 1914
Dutch Painter
'First Steps'
Signature: signed lower right 'B/Blommers'
Medium: oil on canvas, ca. 1865
Dimensions: image size 56,5 x 76,5 cm, frame size 81 x 101 cm
Biography: Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers was a prominent Dutch painter and etcher, known for his association with the Hague School. He was born on January 30, 1845, in The Hague, Netherlands, and passed away in the same city on December 12, 1914. Blommers made significant contributions to Dutch art, particularly in the realms of genre painting and maritime scenes.
Blommers began his artistic career by learning lithography in his father’s workshop. He later pursued formal studies at the Hague Akademie, where he was under the tutelage of Johan Philip Koelman until 1868. His early work predominantly featured genre scenes, often depicting the lives of fishermen and their families. These paintings were characterized by an intimate and atmospheric portrayal, drawing inspiration from the Dutch Golden Age, especially the works of Jozef Israëls, who greatly influenced him.
In 1870, Blommers traveled to Paris despite the ongoing Franco-Prussian War, a city that left a lasting impression on him. He frequently returned there, enriching his artistic perspective. Upon his return to the Netherlands, Blommers became a vital part of the second generation of the Hague School, alongside notable artists like Jozef Israëls, Jacob Maris, and Anton Mauve. This period marked a shift in his style; from around 1890, his paintings became more loosely painted and expressive, though he continued to focus on maritime and genre subjects.
Blommers also played an active role in promoting Dutch art. He helped establish the Hollandsche Teeken-Maatschappij (Dutch Drawing Society) and was instrumental in organizing exhibitions for Dutch painters. In 1912, he was commissioned to create a portrait of Andrew Carnegie for the newly constructed Peace Palace in The Hague, highlighting his recognition and respect in artistic circles.
Though Blommers experienced modest success during his lifetime, his works gained considerable appreciation posthumously. His paintings became highly sought after by collectors from England, Scotland, and America. Blommers also contributed to the art world as a teacher, mentoring several students, including the American painter Caroline van Hook Bean, who later became his daughter-in-law in 1913.
Bernardus Johannes Blommers remains a celebrated figure in Dutch art history, remembered for his evocative portrayals of everyday life and his contributions to the Hague School.
- Creator:Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers (1845 - 1912, Dutch)
- Creation Year:ca. 1865
- Dimensions:Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 39.77 in (101 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
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- Condition:The artwork is elegantly presented within a beautiful frame, impeccably preserved in its good condition. This piece is showcased in a state suitable for immediate gallery hanging, having undergone professional review.
- Gallery Location:Knokke, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2006214903892
Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers
Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers (The Hague, January 30, 1845 - there, December 12, 1914) was a Dutch painter. He was one of the younger Dutch painters from the first generation of the Hague School. Bernard Blommers was a pupil of Christoffel Bisschop. At The Hague Academy he was also taught by Jacob Maris and especially by Jozef Israëls. He worked mostly in the area of Scheveningen and Katwijk and in North Brabant. He also painted a piece of Hendrik Willem Mesdag's Panorama Mesdag. Blommers was buried in The Hague at Oud Eik en Duinen.
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