Items Similar to Family of Man - 21st Century Contemporary Acrylic Portrait by Dutch Poen de Wijs
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Poen de WijsFamily of Man - 21st Century Contemporary Acrylic Portrait by Dutch Poen de Wijs2000
2000
About the Item
Poen de Wijs died a few years ago after a sickbed. His oeuvre lives on. He achieved international fame
in the second half of the last century in which abstract, experimental painting was at its peak. There were not many galleries that showed realistic work and supporters and opponents wrote very differently.
From 1990 his exhibitions were organized by gallery De Twee Pauwen in The Hague and gallery Bonnard in Nuenen. Internationally, exhibitions and presentations were held in Indonesia, Germany (Frankfurt and Jade), Switzerland (Interlaken and Basel), Kenya (Nairobi), USA (Chicago and New York), Austria (Innsbruck) and Spain (Madrid). Poen de Wijs painted a lot thematically: his love for classical music was expressed in the theme “Alma Musica” (1993). In "A Kenyan Holiday" (1995) and "The Clothes of the Geisha" (2000), his love of travel and other cultures were integrated into his work. The theater theme is visible in "Prima Vista, Mini and Maxi in portrait" (2002) and "Moments" (2011). Another theme that is constantly recurring in the work of Poen de Wijs is children from various cultures: “Kinderspel” (2011).
New techniques and possibilities
Poen de Wijs has never restricted himself to one and the same painting technique, or shunned experimenting, on the contrary, he constantly experimented and discovered new techniques, possibilities and applications. He has studied and practiced old painting techniques to integrate them into new possibilities. His realistic style has evolved through the changes in the application of painting materials. In 1999, Poen de Wijs stopped using oil paint and switched to acrylic. A new development in his work is the use of metallic paints in acrylic. He applies layers of gold, silver or copper paint over part of the underpainting. A spectator sees two completely different representations, depending on the angle in which one views the artwork. This metallic effect gives an almost three-dimensional effect.
Publications
Books, iBooks (Apple iBookstore), documentaries and articles have been published about Poen de Wijs, about his works and also about his various painting techniques. In the course of his career, art critics had very different views on his work, but all agreed on its technical quality.
Passing away
In the last phase of his life, Poen de Wijs was seriously ill and saw his end approaching. He wrote a text about this; "Some of you know that I am sick, many do not. The end is coming, I am at peace with it. I have painted over 900 works, I leave many drawings and lithographs. These are going around the world. different people will help with this. Many of the students that I have been able to train over the years go their own way. I had wonderful contacts with fellow artists from all disciplines. I was never short of enthusiasts and admirers of my work. family and friends have always been dear to me. I have shared a lot with them. Last but not least: my dear wife Marleen Looijen and her daughter Sarah continue without me. Fortunately, they remain well cared for. to let go. "
- Creator:Poen de Wijs (1948 - 2014)
- Creation Year:2000
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Nuenen, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU109915181472
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 1984
1stDibs seller since 2018
97 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 6 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Nuenen, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Man with Turban - 21st Century Contemporary Acrylic Portrait by Poen de WijsBy Poen de WijsLocated in Nuenen, Noord BrabantPoen de Wijs died a few years ago after a sickbed. His oeuvre lives on. He achieved international fame in the second half of the last century in which abstract, experimental painting...Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
MaterialsAcrylic
- Lockdown Painting II - 21st Century Contemporary Acrylic by Rineke EngwerdaBy Rineke EngwerdaLocated in Nuenen, Noord BrabantRineke Engwerda is a young artist with a unique style. Even without a signature you can immediately recognize the work of Rineke. In an old school, near the Fanny Blankers Koen sta...Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
MaterialsAcrylic
- Imke- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait of a young Ginger GirlBy Jantina PeperkampLocated in Nuenen, Noord BrabantImke 16 x 16 cm ( it will be delivered framed/ frame is included: size with frame 18 x 18 cm ) Acrylic paint on wood The Dutch artist Jantina Peperkamp likes to paint portraits of ...Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
MaterialsAcrylic, Wood Panel
- Hanging- A- Round- 21st Century Contemporary Painting of a girl on the beachBy Mitzy RenooyLocated in Nuenen, Noord BrabantMitzy Renooy Hanging-A-Round Ø 45 cm Frame is included in price, size with frame 55 cm Dutch artist Mitzy Renooy, a former camera woman for national television, did follow art acade...Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsAcrylic, Wood
- Treasures- 21st Century Contemporary Painting, a playing girl on the beachBy Mitzy RenooyLocated in Nuenen, Noord BrabantMitzy Renooy Together again Ø 120 cm Frame included in price, size with frame: 120 cm Dutch artist Mitzy Renooy, a former camera woman for national television, did follow art acade...Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsAcrylic, Wood
- Together again- 21st Century Contemporary Painting, mother with child on a beachBy Mitzy RenooyLocated in Nuenen, Noord BrabantMitzy Renooy Together again Ø 80ccm Frame included in price, size with frame: 90 cm Dutch artist Mitzy Renooy, a former camera woman for national television, did follow art academy...Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsAcrylic, Wood
You May Also Like
- Burning carLocated in Napoli, ITQuartz painting on cotton canvas, Lorenzo Maqced – pseudonym of Lorenzo Marroni (Città di Castello, 1993) – who structures this narrative through a variety of iconographies, explor...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsAcrylic
- The ModelLocated in Paris, IDFNikolai MAKAROV (Born in 1952) The Model Acrylic on canvas mounted on panel Signed lower right 130 x 90 cm 2021Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsAcrylic
- BallerinaLocated in Paris, IDFNikolai MAKAROV (Born in 1952) Ballerina Acrylic painting on canvas mounted on panel Signed lower right 120 x 90 cm 2018Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
MaterialsAcrylic
- More than eye candy - POP-ART by Craig AlanBy Craig AlanLocated in New York City, NYMIXED MEDIA ORIGINAL PAINTING BY CRAIG ALAN Craig Alan is a Pop Surrealist, internationally recognized for his ingenious portraits of iconic figures and or images drawn from popular...Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
MaterialsMixed Media, Acrylic
- DOMINION Mona Lista by Craig AlanBy Craig AlanLocated in New York City, NYPOPULUS MIXED MEDIA PAINTING Craig Alan is a Pop Surrealist, internationally recognized for his ingenious portraits of iconic figures and or images drawn from popular culture. He p...Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
MaterialsMixed Media, Acrylic
- GROOVE by Craig AlanBy Craig AlanLocated in New York City, NYMIXED MEDIA ORIGINAL ON PANEL Craig Alan is a Pop Surrealist, internationally recognized for his ingenious portraits of iconic figures and or images drawn from popular culture. He ...Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
MaterialsMixed Media, Acrylic
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
De Maneer
Contemporary Portrait Man
Switzerland Portrait
21st Century Portraits Of A Man
Of Austria Portrait
Portrait Old Man
Portrait Of Old Man
Portrait Of An Old Man
Dutch Man
Abstract Portrait Of A Man
Art Basel 2000
De Hague
Abstract Portraits Of Children
Man Clothes
Kenyan Painting
Kenya Painting
Dior Apple
Dior Apples