Gerard Boersma (1976) - The Blue Robe (painting of man enjoying painting by Will Barnet)

Gerard Boersma is known for his paintings of people in museums looking at famous paintings.

This painting of 60 x 30 cm shows a man enjoying a painting by Will Barnet(1911–2012), a prominent American visual artist and teacher. Barnet viewed painting as a near-religious and meditative experience. Rather than creating an exact optical replica of life, his goal was to find the "hidden meaning" beneath the surface of things seen.

The work dates from 2026 and is made with acrylic on panel. Signed on the back and front and comes with a label of the artist as well as a Certificate Of Authenticity.


About the artist

Gerard Boersma has been an internationally acclaimed artist for over 24 years well known for his colorful and detailed style of realistic painting, in which he expresses both his concerns and his love for contemporary society. His art is in museums, galleries and private collections worldwide (6 continents, >30 countries). In 2018 he showed his works alongside Warhol, Haring, Banksy and others at a group show in France. He lives in Leeuwarden and works in Makkum, the Netherlands.