Beeldmateriaal
Beschrijving
Signed lower right.
Provenance:
– Kunsthandel H. van der Kloet, The Hague
– Kunsthandel Pieter A. Scheen, The Hague
– Auction Christie’s, Amsterdam, 11 November 1987, lot 446
– Leslie Smith Gallery, Wassenaar, 1990s
– Auction Sotheby’s, Amsterdam, 13 December 2010, lot 3
– Private collection, the Netherlands
Note:
Karel Klinkenberg is best known for his atmospheric cityscapes, particularly his beloved scenes of Amsterdam. His paintings capture the essence of the city’s iconic canals, bridges and historic buildings, often painted in the soft light of winter or the stillness of twilight. There’s a timeless charm to these works, which transport viewers to a quieter, more romanticized Amsterdam. Despite the city’s dynamic environment, Klinkenberg’s careful compositions convey a sense of calm, revealing his talent for finding moments of peace within urban life.
Klinkenberg’s style is rooted in a precise, realistic approach. Trained at the Hague Academy of Art, he often used a subtle, cool colour palette to reflect the gentle northern light, adding depth and mood to each scene. With remarkable attention to detail, he captures the play of light on water and brick, using delicate brushstrokes to depict even the smallest reflections and textures. This careful technique, combined with his sensitivity to Amsterdam’s unique character, gives his cityscapes an almost photographic clarity while maintaining a personal and poetic touch. Klinkenberg’s works are held in several Dutch museums, including the Kunstmuseum in The Hague, the Dordrechts Museum and Teylers Museum in Haarlem. His cityscapes are key pieces in their collections, reflecting the essence of the Hague School.
View of the Grimburgwal, Amsterdam
Klinkenberg, Johannes Christiaan Karel
(Den Haag, 14 januari 1852
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Den Haag,
23 april 1924)
Details
- Databanknummer:
- 93923
- Lotnummer:
- -
- Advertentietype
- Archief
- Instelling:
- AAG Auctioneers
- Veilingdatum:
- -
- Veilingnummer:
- -
- Stad
- -
- Limietprijs
- -
- Aankoopprijs
- -
- Verkoopprijs
- -
- Hamerprijs
- -
- Status
- Verkocht
Technische details
- Kunstvorm:
- Schilder- en Tekenkunst
- Technieken:
- Olieverf
- Dragers:
- Doek
- Lengte:
- 100.3 cm
- Breedte:
- 80.6 cm
- Hoogte:
- -
- Oplage:
- -
Beschrijving
Signed lower right.
Provenance:
– Kunsthandel H. van der Kloet, The Hague
– Kunsthandel Pieter A. Scheen, The Hague
– Auction Christie’s, Amsterdam, 11 November 1987, lot 446
– Leslie Smith Gallery, Wassenaar, 1990s
– Auction Sotheby’s, Amsterdam, 13 December 2010, lot 3
– Private collection, the Netherlands
Note:
Karel Klinkenberg is best known for his atmospheric cityscapes, particularly his beloved scenes of Amsterdam. His paintings capture the essence of the city’s iconic canals, bridges and historic buildings, often painted in the soft light of winter or the stillness of twilight. There’s a timeless charm to these works, which transport viewers to a quieter, more romanticized Amsterdam. Despite the city’s dynamic environment, Klinkenberg’s careful compositions convey a sense of calm, revealing his talent for finding moments of peace within urban life.
Klinkenberg’s style is rooted in a precise, realistic approach. Trained at the Hague Academy of Art, he often used a subtle, cool colour palette to reflect the gentle northern light, adding depth and mood to each scene. With remarkable attention to detail, he captures the play of light on water and brick, using delicate brushstrokes to depict even the smallest reflections and textures. This careful technique, combined with his sensitivity to Amsterdam’s unique character, gives his cityscapes an almost photographic clarity while maintaining a personal and poetic touch. Klinkenberg’s works are held in several Dutch museums, including the Kunstmuseum in The Hague, the Dordrechts Museum and Teylers Museum in Haarlem. His cityscapes are key pieces in their collections, reflecting the essence of the Hague School.
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