Herman Brood (1946-2001) - Claudia - 1997

Original drawing “Claudia – 1997” by Herman Brood (1946–2001); signed, dated ’97, with authenticity certificate

Authentic, original drawing by the Dutch artist, musician and pop icon Herman Brood (Zaandam 1946 – Amsterdam 2001). The work was signed on the spot by Brood in a bar in Amsterdam; a典ischer example of his spontaneous, gestural working method, in which he often drew in cafés and on location.

About the work
An unmistakable Broodian scene: on the left a self-portrait of Herman with sunglasses and his hands raised, dreaming and fantasizing about an intimate kiss with Claudia; on the right a blonde figure with a cigarette in hand. Between the two figures, fantasy is literally on display: a small yellow-striped field containing two kissing figures, like a film still of what goes on in Herman’s mind. Above, the longing is spoken in Brood’s recognizable handwriting: “oh got, oh got, oh got” repeated several times. The work captures in a few deft lines exactly that raw, romantic, rock-'n'-roll life feeling for which Brood was known; longing, fantasy and café romance in one spontaneous drawing.

Executed in mixed media (marker and pastel) on paper, in Brood’s typical Pop Art style with warm earth tones, bright yellows and orange accents.

Features
• Artist: Herman Brood (Zaandam 1946 – Amsterdam 2001), Netherlands
• Title: “Claudia – 1997”
• Year: 1997
• Technique: mixed media; marker and pastel on paper
• Style: Pop Art / neo-expressionism
• Theme: self-portrait with female figure (Claudia), daydream / café scene
• Colors: multicolored, dominant yellow, brown and orange, with purple accents
• Signature: bottom left signed “Herman Brood ’97” in marker
• Edition: original, unique
• Framed image size: 40 × 30 cm on paper
• Frame: mounted (see photos)
• Condition: excellent

Provenance
The work was obtained directly from the artist at the time, drawn on the spot in a Amsterdam café; a setting in which Brood produced many of his spontaneous works.

Documentation & authenticity
The work is delivered with an official authenticity certificate from HBM Echtheidskeuringen, bearing relief stamps and signature (as required for the validity of the certificate). HBM is the recognized authority for authenticating works attributed to Herman Brood and originated from the Herman Brood Museum Foundation (2006–2014). Over the years, the foundation has built an excellent reputation as an independent body for authentication of Brood works. For buyers, this certificate provides the certainty of an independent expert opinion; with Brood works, usually the determining factor for sale or purchase.

The certificate records the work as “Claudia – 1997”, dimensions 40 × 30 cm on paper, original by Herman Brood.

Shipping
The work is offered framed. In-person viewing is preferred due to the work’s value and fragility. Shipping is possible by arrangement.