Toon Koster (1913-1989) - Spoorbrug over de maas





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Toon Koster’s *Spoorbrug over de maas* is an original oil painting from 1960–1970, depicting a landscape and sold with a frame; it originates from the Netherlands.
Description from the seller
This atmospheric painting depicts an imposing railway bridge whose dark, monumental structure dominates the landscape. Under the large arched passage there are two human figures visible, emphasizing the impressive scale of the structure. The artist has used a subdued color palette with deep black, brown and green tones, which strongly contrast with the warm ochre and yellow nuances of the overcast sky. The subtle light that falls through the opening under the bridge creates a special sense of depth and guides the eye to the landscape beyond. The powerful, loose brushwork and the rich texture of the paint give the work a robust and somewhat mysterious appearance. The railway bridge forms an impressive interplay of industrial architecture and natural surroundings, where the contrast between light and dark creates a hushed, almost melancholic atmosphere.
Anthonius Bernardus (Toon) Kelder (1894–1973) was a Dutch painter, draftsman and sculptor. Toon Kelder studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and at the Rotterdam Academy of Fine Arts. He was a pupil of Alexander van Maasdijk and Frederik Nachtweh. Until 1945 he painted nudes and still lifes in the traditional style of the Hague School. After 1948 he drastically shifted to abstract imagery and also began to sculpt. He drew many portraits. Kelder is regarded as part of the Nieuwe Haagse School and was a member of Pulchri Studio.
Dimensions with frame: 42 x 52 cm
Dimensions without frame: 30 x 40 cm
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Seller's Story
This atmospheric painting depicts an imposing railway bridge whose dark, monumental structure dominates the landscape. Under the large arched passage there are two human figures visible, emphasizing the impressive scale of the structure. The artist has used a subdued color palette with deep black, brown and green tones, which strongly contrast with the warm ochre and yellow nuances of the overcast sky. The subtle light that falls through the opening under the bridge creates a special sense of depth and guides the eye to the landscape beyond. The powerful, loose brushwork and the rich texture of the paint give the work a robust and somewhat mysterious appearance. The railway bridge forms an impressive interplay of industrial architecture and natural surroundings, where the contrast between light and dark creates a hushed, almost melancholic atmosphere.
Anthonius Bernardus (Toon) Kelder (1894–1973) was a Dutch painter, draftsman and sculptor. Toon Kelder studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and at the Rotterdam Academy of Fine Arts. He was a pupil of Alexander van Maasdijk and Frederik Nachtweh. Until 1945 he painted nudes and still lifes in the traditional style of the Hague School. After 1948 he drastically shifted to abstract imagery and also began to sculpt. He drew many portraits. Kelder is regarded as part of the Nieuwe Haagse School and was a member of Pulchri Studio.
Dimensions with frame: 42 x 52 cm
Dimensions without frame: 30 x 40 cm
Signed at the bottom
Viewing is of course possible.

