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Michiel Schrijver Art

Dutch, b. 1958
A brief introduction to the artist Michiel Schrijver. “Whoever travels far can imagine a lot” With this sentence Michiel Schrijver begins an introduction to his work. It is a variant of an old saying that certainly applies to the work of the artist from Baarn. Painting is a form of travel for him. The paintings of the artist from Baarn are like voyages of discovery. The buildings and landscapes on Schrijver's canvases belong to a non-existent world that, in the words of the artist himself, 'runs parallel to ours'. It took Schrijver years to find his theme, but from the moment it presented itself, it never let go of him. When we look at a painting by Michiel Schrijver, a hidden new world unfolds that opens itself step by step, centimeter by centimeter. Zooming in on details, a story unfolds, and everything turns out to be happening. In an interview with 'Art of Living', the artist explains: “I don't put symbolism in my work, I'm not concerned with that. The viewer can discover it for himself. The only thing I see before me at the beginning of the process of a painting is an image. I then start sketching and if I like the drawing I put it on canvas in charcoal. Then comes the paint. Many drawings never make it to the canvas. When a work is almost completed, the artist takes plenty of time to distance himself in order to be able to assess the work in a fresher way. Some can be added, some can be taken away. Michiel Schrijver always works on several canvases at the same time and this last phase can easily take weeks. Viewers often link the artist's paintings to existing geographic locations. People can taste a Mediterranean atmosphere, or think they recognize a southern city on the water. Schrijver does not deny that by reading and traveling a lot, he takes influences from what he saw and read into his work. However, the translation of this image consists of pure imagination. Therefore, assessing whether an idea or drawing is 'good for making a painting' does not take place 'with the mind'. No matter how impressive his oeuvre, and however perfect his mastery of perspective or how good the drawing is, this decision is made with feeling. Michiel Schrijver worked over 4 years and made 26 new paintings for his solo exhibition we will open on October 30th 2022 at Galerie Bonnard.
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A warm afternoon- 21st Century, contemporary painting of a Mediterranean Port
A warm afternoon- 21st Century, contemporary painting of a Mediterranean Port

A warm afternoon- 21st Century, contemporary painting of a Mediterranean Port

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the Netherlands. The paintings originate from his memory. The first step is to make a small and fairly rough outlin...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Whispering of the River - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
The Whispering of the River - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

The Whispering of the River - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'The Whispering of the River' 100 x 90 cm (framed: 104 x 94 cm (Wooden frame is included in price) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works ...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Island Entertainment - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
Island Entertainment - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

Island Entertainment - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'Island Entertainment' 30 x 40 cm (Framed included in price 34 x 44) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the Netherla...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

The View - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes
The View - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes

The View - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'The View' 40 x 50 cm (framed: 44 x 54 cm (Wooden frame is included in price) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the ...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Moon Painter - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
The Moon Painter - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

The Moon Painter - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'The Moon Painter ' 100 x 110 cm (will be shipped in a tube due to it's size) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Silent Balcony - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
The Silent Balcony - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

The Silent Balcony - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'The Silent Balcony’ 30 x 40 cm (Framed included in price 34 x 44) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the Netherland...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Portrait Painter - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes
The Portrait Painter - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes

The Portrait Painter - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'The Portrait Painter' 40 x 50 cm (framed: 44 x 54 cm (Wooden frame is included in price) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the ce...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Bij het klimmen van de zon Sunset Oil Painting on Canvas Architecture In Stock

Bij het klimmen van de zon Sunset Oil Painting on Canvas Architecture In Stock

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Utrecht, NL

Bij het klimmen van de zon Sunset Oil Painting on Canvas Architecture In Stock MICHIEL SCHRIJVER His paintings are like voyages of discovery. The buildings and landscapes on Schrijv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Oil

The City the River and the Sea - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
The City the River and the Sea - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

The City the River and the Sea - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'The City the River and the Sea ' 120 x 60 cm (will be shipped in a tube due to it's size) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the ...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Between Past and Present - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
Between Past and Present - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

Between Past and Present - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'Between Past and Present ' 100 x 80 cm (framed: 104 x 84 cm (Wooden frame is included in price) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Origin of Chance - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes
The Origin of Chance - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes

The Origin of Chance - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'The Mountain Climber' 50 x 50 cm (framed: 54 x 54 cm (Wooden frame is included in price) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the ce...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

A Morning of Light - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes
A Morning of Light - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

A Morning of Light - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary Landscapes

By Michiel Schrijver

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Michiel Schrijver 'A Morning of Light' 100 x 100 cm (will be shipped in a tube due to it's size) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of th...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Van Oost naar West - East to West Oil Painting on Canvas Architecture In Stock

Van Oost naar West - East to West Oil Painting on Canvas Architecture In Stock

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Located in Utrecht, NL

Van Oost naar West - East to West Oil Painting on Canvas Architecture In Stock MICHIEL SCHRIJVER His paintings are like voyages of discovery. The buildings and landscapes on Schrijv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Canvas, Oil

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The paintings originate from his memory. The first step is to make a small and fairly rough outline. After this beginning, the composition is determined and the artist starts to set up the painting. A painting is often not finished in one go. It is being worked on in different sessions and a painting can remain untouched for a long time. If Schrijver knows how he will finish the work, he will only go on again. In the documentary he tells about this and how he works. In addition, we always have work from this artist in our stock exhibition. 'The muse comes from the sea'. On our website we show a link of the previously cited documentary about the artist Michiel Schrijver...

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The paintings originate from his memory. The first step is to make a small and fairly rough outline. After this beginning, the composition is determined and the artist starts to set up the painting. A painting is often not finished in one go. It is being worked on in different sessions and a painting can remain untouched for a long time. If Schrijver knows how he will finish the work, he will only go on again. In the documentary he tells about this and how he works. In addition, we always have work from this artist in our stock exhibition. 'The muse comes from the sea'. On our website we show a link of the previously cited documentary about the artist Michiel Schrijver...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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Oil

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The City Where They Live - Michiel Schrijver 21st Century Contemporary Landscape

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Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

The paintings originate from his memory. The first step is to make a small and fairly rough outline. After this beginning, the composition is determined and the artist starts to set up the painting. A painting is often not finished in one go. It is being worked on in different sessions and a painting can remain untouched for a long time. If Schrijver knows how he will finish the work, he will only go on again. In the documentary he tells about this and how he works. In addition, we always have work from this artist in our stock exhibition. 'The muse comes from the sea'. On our website we show a link of the previously cited documentary about the artist Michiel Schrijver...

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2010s Contemporary Michiel Schrijver Art

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