Henk Bloemhof (1945) - De Onthulling
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Henk Bloemhof’s De Onthulling (2000) is an oil painting, 55 × 47 cm, original edition, signed lower right “HB 2000”, produced in the Netherlands, in good condition and sold with frame, depicting a surreal, mythological coastal scene with an organic humanoid form and a ghostly female figure.
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Artist: Henk Bloemhof (born 1945, Weststellingwerf, the Netherlands)
Nationality: Dutch
Title: The Unveiling
Date: 2000
Technique: Oil paint
Attribution: Henk Bloemhof – securely attributed, signed by the artist
Signature: Signed lower right “HB 2000” in paint
Description:
This intriguing and surreal work by Henk Bloemhof depicts a tranquil seaside or dune-like setting in which an organic, almost human-shaped figure rests in the foreground. The distorted anatomical forms merge into an abstract-sensual composition, characteristic of Bloemhof’s unique visual language. In the background, an ethereal feminine figure appears, floating like a spirit above the landscape, shrouded in transparent, misty forms.
The combination of corporeality, dream images, and a mysterious atmosphere lends the painting a strong symbolic and psychological character. The work evokes associations with revelation, transformation, and the subconscious. In so doing, Bloemhof creates an imaginary world in which reality and fantasy subtly blend. The gentle color transitions, the diffuse light, and the disorienting composition enhance the painting’s magical-realistic aura.
Condition:
In good condition. Light signs of aging and handling appropriate for its age. Surface shows minimal craquelure and slight gloss differences. Frame with light signs of use.
Stylistic note:
Henk Bloemhof is known for his surreal and magical-realist compositions in which human forms, landscapes, and dream images merge into one another. His work is characterized by organic shapes, symbolism, and a tranquil, almost mystical mood. In The Unveiling, this distinctive style is clearly evident: the painting balances between figuration and abstraction and invites the viewer to a personal interpretation. The 2000 work forms a strong example of Bloemhof’s imaginary visual world, in which sensuality, mystery, and poetry come together.
Artist: Henk Bloemhof (born 1945, Weststellingwerf, the Netherlands)
Nationality: Dutch
Title: The Unveiling
Date: 2000
Technique: Oil paint
Attribution: Henk Bloemhof – securely attributed, signed by the artist
Signature: Signed lower right “HB 2000” in paint
Description:
This intriguing and surreal work by Henk Bloemhof depicts a tranquil seaside or dune-like setting in which an organic, almost human-shaped figure rests in the foreground. The distorted anatomical forms merge into an abstract-sensual composition, characteristic of Bloemhof’s unique visual language. In the background, an ethereal feminine figure appears, floating like a spirit above the landscape, shrouded in transparent, misty forms.
The combination of corporeality, dream images, and a mysterious atmosphere lends the painting a strong symbolic and psychological character. The work evokes associations with revelation, transformation, and the subconscious. In so doing, Bloemhof creates an imaginary world in which reality and fantasy subtly blend. The gentle color transitions, the diffuse light, and the disorienting composition enhance the painting’s magical-realistic aura.
Condition:
In good condition. Light signs of aging and handling appropriate for its age. Surface shows minimal craquelure and slight gloss differences. Frame with light signs of use.
Stylistic note:
Henk Bloemhof is known for his surreal and magical-realist compositions in which human forms, landscapes, and dream images merge into one another. His work is characterized by organic shapes, symbolism, and a tranquil, almost mystical mood. In The Unveiling, this distinctive style is clearly evident: the painting balances between figuration and abstraction and invites the viewer to a personal interpretation. The 2000 work forms a strong example of Bloemhof’s imaginary visual world, in which sensuality, mystery, and poetry come together.
Details
Artist
Henk Bloemhof (1945)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
De Onthulling
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2000
Condition
Good condition
Height
55 cm
Width
47 cm
Depiction/theme
Mythology
Style
Surrealism
Period
1990-2000
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