Adriaan van Esveld (1947) - Gitarist en toehoorders
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Adriaan van Esveld presents the hand-signed limited edition woodcut Gitarist en toehoorders (2003), in Expressionism, edition 37/50, image size 22 x 28 cm and framed size 43 x 47 cm, origin Netherlands and sold by Galerie.
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In this woodcut from 2003, Adriaan van Esveld brings a small audience together around a guitarist. The strong contrast between deep black and bright white gives the piece a pronounced, almost monumental character. With relatively simple, firmly cut lines Van Esveld convincingly depicts both the body positions and the listeners' attention. The scene seems ordinary, but because virtually all surrounding details have been omitted, the encounter takes on a timeless and enigmatic quality. Precisely that isolating of ordinary human actions is characteristic of his work: the artist does not provide a fixed story, but lets meaning arise through looking.
Adriaan van Esveld (Soest, 1947) is a Dutch visual artist who trained at the Academy for Visual Arts in Arnhem, the current ArtEZ. He works with varied techniques, including painting, drawings, woodcuts and wood engravings, and occasionally makes sculptures. In his figurative work, people are often central, doing seemingly ordinary things, while it remains unclear what exactly happens. Van Esveld places great importance on omission, composition and atmosphere. His tranquil landscapes also do not have to be naturalistic: the experience and mood of a place are more important to him than a precise rendition. He currently lives and works in Velp.
Dimensions: 22 x 28 cm
Dimensions with frame: 43 x 47 cm
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Translated by Google TranslateIn this woodcut from 2003, Adriaan van Esveld brings a small audience together around a guitarist. The strong contrast between deep black and bright white gives the piece a pronounced, almost monumental character. With relatively simple, firmly cut lines Van Esveld convincingly depicts both the body positions and the listeners' attention. The scene seems ordinary, but because virtually all surrounding details have been omitted, the encounter takes on a timeless and enigmatic quality. Precisely that isolating of ordinary human actions is characteristic of his work: the artist does not provide a fixed story, but lets meaning arise through looking.
Adriaan van Esveld (Soest, 1947) is a Dutch visual artist who trained at the Academy for Visual Arts in Arnhem, the current ArtEZ. He works with varied techniques, including painting, drawings, woodcuts and wood engravings, and occasionally makes sculptures. In his figurative work, people are often central, doing seemingly ordinary things, while it remains unclear what exactly happens. Van Esveld places great importance on omission, composition and atmosphere. His tranquil landscapes also do not have to be naturalistic: the experience and mood of a place are more important to him than a precise rendition. He currently lives and works in Velp.
Dimensions: 22 x 28 cm
Dimensions with frame: 43 x 47 cm
Viewing is possible
Seller's Story
About Art Dumay
Art Dumay is a professional art company in Nuenen, the Netherlands, with over 25 years of experience in buying, selling and valuing fine art.
We offer a carefully selected range of modern, contemporary and classical artworks to collectors worldwide.
Every artwork is professionally assessed, securely stored and carefully packed for shipment. We use appropriate protective materials and specialised transport solutions where needed.
With expertise, reliability and personal service at the heart of our business, we aim to make buying art online safe, transparent and enjoyable.
Art Dumay — from our collection to yours.
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Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
37/50
Artist
Adriaan van Esveld (1947)
Title of artwork
Gitarist en toehoorders
Technique
Woodcut print
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2003
Condition
Good condition
Height
43 cm
Width
47 cm
Style
Expressionism
Sold with frame
Yes
Period
2000-2010
