Peter Donkersloot (1959) - Conor McGregor

This originally painted giclée is a typical work by the hand of Peter Donkersloot and is offered for sale with its accompanying baroque frame and authenticity certificate.

The artwork shows a powerful portrait of MMA fighter Conor McGregor, executed in a style that combines realism with expressionist touches.

- Artist: Peter Donkersloot
- Medium: Painted giclée
- Title: Conor McGregor
- Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm (without frame), 27.5 x 23.5 cm (including the baroque frame)
- In perfect condition
- Signed lower left

Peter Donkersloot (born 1959 in Arnhem) worked for many years after his studies at the Arnhem Art Academy as a sought-after freelance advertising illustrator. He worked, among others, for the prestigious advertising agency FHV-BBDO, following in the footsteps of his father Piet Donkersloot, who was also a renowned illustrator.

Since he decided to devote himself entirely to free painting at the end of 1987, he has gained wide recognition for his expressive portraits of iconic cultural figures. Especially his series around The Godfather (Don Corleone), Scarface, and sports legends such as Muhammad Ali and Conor McGregor have become trademarks.

Donkersloot distinguishes himself technically by applying the traditional oil painting technique of the old masters. By applying transparent layers on top of each other, he creates depth, warmth and texture in his paintings that cannot be obtained directly from a tube.

A notable recent project is his series of large Amsterdam cityscapes based on historical photographs by the impressionist G.H. Breitner. Donkersloot used Breitner’s never-painted photographic material from the early 20th century as a basis to bring the cityscapes to life on an enormous scale with his own modern twist.

In addition to his visual art, he has documented his turbulent and boundless life story as an artist in the candid book "Het jongetje dat schilder werd".