Frits Pieters (1915-2002) - Kaartspelende heren.

By Frits Pieters (artist/restorer)

Frits Pieters (1915-2002) showed an artistic flair from a young age, but his father believed it was better for him to first pursue a career as a house painter. He gained his knowledge of old painting techniques at the academy in Antwerp, through numerous visits to museums both domestically and abroad, and from the many art books he owned or borrowed from libraries. He was one of the best restorers in the Netherlands at that time. The former director of the Frans Hals Museum could not believe that Frits Pieters had restored a painting by El Greco. The Haarlem artist ensured that his classical work was indistinguishable from the original.
The painting is on canvas and is very beautifully tightly stretched and in perfect condition. The frame has some small spots.
Shipped very well packaged.