Gerard Boersma (1976) - Elegy (painting of a man enjoying a painting by Robert Motherwell)
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Gerard Boersma (1976) presents Elegy, an original acrylic painting on panel (20 x 20 cm) in black, white, blue, red, yellow and purple, dating to 2026, depicting a man absorbed in a Robert Motherwell artwork, signed on the back, sold direct from the artist with a Certificate Of Authenticity.
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Gerard Boersma is well known for his paintings of people in museums interacting with iconic masterpieces.
Elegy' depicts a man entirely absorbed in a masterpiece from Robert Motherwell's Elegy to the Spanish Republic series. Motherwell’s monumental compositions are celebrated for their stark visual rhythm.
These recurring visual elements act as metaphors for the permanent cycle of life and death, reminding us that even amidst deep tragedy, human resilience and vitality always prevail.
The work dates from 2026 and is made with acrylic on panel. Signed on the back and comes with a label of the artist as well as a Certificate Of Authenticity.
About the artist
Gerard Boersma (b. 1976) is an internationally acclaimed Dutch painter with a career spanning over 25 years. He is celebrated for his unique style of hyperrealism, through which he expresses both his love for the modern human condition and his concerns for contemporary society.
Actively represented by top contemporary galleries across Europe and the United States, Boersma has exhibited alongside icons like Warhol and Banksy. His paintings are held in prestigious private and public collections across 6 continents and over 35 countries.
Gerard Boersma is well known for his paintings of people in museums interacting with iconic masterpieces.
Elegy' depicts a man entirely absorbed in a masterpiece from Robert Motherwell's Elegy to the Spanish Republic series. Motherwell’s monumental compositions are celebrated for their stark visual rhythm.
These recurring visual elements act as metaphors for the permanent cycle of life and death, reminding us that even amidst deep tragedy, human resilience and vitality always prevail.
The work dates from 2026 and is made with acrylic on panel. Signed on the back and comes with a label of the artist as well as a Certificate Of Authenticity.
About the artist
Gerard Boersma (b. 1976) is an internationally acclaimed Dutch painter with a career spanning over 25 years. He is celebrated for his unique style of hyperrealism, through which he expresses both his love for the modern human condition and his concerns for contemporary society.
Actively represented by top contemporary galleries across Europe and the United States, Boersma has exhibited alongside icons like Warhol and Banksy. His paintings are held in prestigious private and public collections across 6 continents and over 35 countries.
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Artist
Gerard Boersma (1976)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Elegy (painting of a man enjoying a painting by Robert Motherwell)
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Depiction/theme
Summer scene
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
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