Anton Heyboer (1924-2005) - Dansende figuur (Cancan)

Anton Heyboer, Dancing Figure (Cancan), hand-signed, oil crayon and pastel on milk powder, original edition from 1970-1980, framed 56 x 56 cm

ANTON HEYBOER'S can-can dancers are usually made with oil pastels on paper. He worked quickly and intuitively, with rough lines and bold colors, making movement and energy more important than detail. The technique suits the subject: freedom, rhythm and physicality.

Anton Heyboer (1924–2005)
Due to his unconventional lifestyle, he belonged to the most eccentric Dutch artists of the past decades. He described himself as the Robin Hood of the art world, referring to his prolific output. Heyboer was trained as a mechanical engineer. After World War II he began drawing, albeit still in a traditional style. Between 1954 and 1957 he developed his own philosophical framework on which his more abstract artworks were created.

Beautifully framed work.