Anton Vrede (1953) - Geen titel

Anton Vrede – colorful figurative painting with animals

Special and expressive painting by the Dutch artist Anton Vrede (Willemstad, Curaçao, 1953).

The work shows a group of stylized animals in a characteristic, colorful composition. The scene is built up from bold brushstrokes and contrasting shades of blue, yellow, pink, gray and black. The animals seem to blend into one another, creating a dynamic and almost dreamlike whole.

The painting strongly aligns with the well-known body of work of Anton Vrede. In his work, animals – including elephants, apes, hares, giraffes and other exotic animals – play an important role. His style is described as expressionist figurative, sometimes abstracting, with a loose and painterly touch. (Galerie Rotor⁠)

On the back of the canvas there is a clear handwritten inscription “Anton Vrede”, followed by “87.” In addition, an old card is attached to the back on which, among other things, “ANTON VREDE”, “Animals on canvas” and a price of ƒ 1500,- are legible. This forms an interesting additional provenance indication.

The work is executed on canvas and provided with a dark wooden frame.

Specifications

* Artist: Anton Vrede
* Born: 1953, Willemstad, Curaçao
* Title: Animals on canvas
* Technique: oil paint / oil on canvas
* Style: figurative expressionist, partly abstract
* Subject: animals
* Signature: Anton Vrede
* Back: handwritten inscription and old gallery/sales card
* Frame: original/older wooden frame
* Condition: good used condition, with signs of aging and use