Harrie Gerritz (1940) - White sun/Black holes
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Harrie Gerritz, 1940, White sun/Black holes is a 2015 expressionist acrylic painting on canvas, 150 × 90 cm, signed, original edition, from the Netherlands, in good condition.
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This colorful, abstract painting by Harrie Gerritz from 2015 is characterized by a rhythmic interplay of horizontal color bands and bold geometric shapes. Against a light, almost cream-colored background unfolds a lively composition of wavy stripes in varying shades of blue, green, red, yellow, brown, and purple. At the top, four black circles and one white circle form a striking contrast with the colorful horizontal lines beneath. The seemingly simple vocabulary of forms evokes associations with a stylized landscape, in which the color bands may reference fields, horizons, or natural stratification. The slightly irregular contours and visible painterly texture give the work a playful and organic character. Gerritz uses a minimum of visual means to create an engaging balance between abstraction, rhythm, and spatiality. The painting exudes both calm and liveliness and invites the viewer to a personal interpretation of form, color, and landscape.
Harrie Gerritz (born 1940, Wijchen) is a leading Dutch painter, graphic artist, and sculptor, best known for his colorful, strongly stylized interpretations of the Dutch landscape. He studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in Arnhem and developed a wholly individual visual language in which geometric shapes, bold fields of color, and landscape elements come together. The river landscape of the Maas and Waal, where he grew up, remains a constant source of inspiration. In his work, recognizable motifs such as trees, church towers, rivers, and horizon lines are reduced to their most essential forms, so that his compositions move on the boundary between figuration and abstraction. Gerritz places great value on color, rhythm, and the painterly skin of his works. His art is represented in major museum collections, including those of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Museum Arnhem, and Museum Het Valkhof in Nijmegen. In 2003 he was knighted as a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion in recognition of his artistic achievements. His oeuvre testifies to a continual quest for the essence of landscape, with simplicity and imagination at the center.
Technique: Acrylic on canvas.
Dimensions: 150 × 90 cm
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Translated by Google TranslateThis colorful, abstract painting by Harrie Gerritz from 2015 is characterized by a rhythmic interplay of horizontal color bands and bold geometric shapes. Against a light, almost cream-colored background unfolds a lively composition of wavy stripes in varying shades of blue, green, red, yellow, brown, and purple. At the top, four black circles and one white circle form a striking contrast with the colorful horizontal lines beneath. The seemingly simple vocabulary of forms evokes associations with a stylized landscape, in which the color bands may reference fields, horizons, or natural stratification. The slightly irregular contours and visible painterly texture give the work a playful and organic character. Gerritz uses a minimum of visual means to create an engaging balance between abstraction, rhythm, and spatiality. The painting exudes both calm and liveliness and invites the viewer to a personal interpretation of form, color, and landscape.
Harrie Gerritz (born 1940, Wijchen) is a leading Dutch painter, graphic artist, and sculptor, best known for his colorful, strongly stylized interpretations of the Dutch landscape. He studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in Arnhem and developed a wholly individual visual language in which geometric shapes, bold fields of color, and landscape elements come together. The river landscape of the Maas and Waal, where he grew up, remains a constant source of inspiration. In his work, recognizable motifs such as trees, church towers, rivers, and horizon lines are reduced to their most essential forms, so that his compositions move on the boundary between figuration and abstraction. Gerritz places great value on color, rhythm, and the painterly skin of his works. His art is represented in major museum collections, including those of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Museum Arnhem, and Museum Het Valkhof in Nijmegen. In 2003 he was knighted as a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion in recognition of his artistic achievements. His oeuvre testifies to a continual quest for the essence of landscape, with simplicity and imagination at the center.
Technique: Acrylic on canvas.
Dimensions: 150 × 90 cm
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
Original
Artist
Harrie Gerritz (1940)
Title of artwork
White sun/Black holes
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Netherlands
Year
2015
Condition
Good condition
Height
151 cm
Width
90 cm
Style
Expressionism
Period
2010-2020
