Theo Beerendonk. Abstract representation of a seated woman

Etching, signed and dated in pencil 'Wednesday 7 Oct. 1970' 1st state.
Dimensions sheet size: 30 x 30 cm Etching: 20 x 20 cm unframed
Theo Beerendonk (1905-1979) was a versatile and productive artist. In the thirties he made a splash with daring nudes, in the tradition of his great predecessors George Hendrik Breitner, Isaac Israels and Jan Sluijters with whom he was friends. He also painted portraits, still lifes, flowers, figures, harbour views and landscapes. He also devoted himself to etching, in which he achieved true mastery. He mastered all techniques, from dry needle and mezzotint to aquatint and vernis-mou. He was a member of various organisations: .