Het atelier van de schilder aan de Vredelaan 1 te Laren 1920 - 1940

Cornelis Vreedenburgh

Original oil on canvas
58 ⨯ 73 cm
Price on request

Bruning Heintz Fine Art

• About the artwork
  Grootte 73 x 58 cm
  Signatuur Gesigneerd
  Materiaal Olieverf op doek
  Stroming Klassiek impressionisme
  Locatie Laren
  Provenance Collectie van wijlen mevr. N. Vreedenburgh-Horné (1923-2018), echtgenote van K.F.E. Vreedenburgh, zoon van Cornelis Vreedenburgh
  
  Een intiem gezicht op de belangrijkste plek van de schilder: zijn atelier. Er staat een schildersezel met een doek erop. Wat staat erop? Vreedenburgh onthult het niet. Het draait om de rust van het atelier. Buiten is het een prachtige zomerdag. Binnen is het stil en heerst de rust. Vreedenburgh speelt in dit werk prachtig met het scherpe licht buiten en het meer gedempte licht in het atelier. Het benadrukt de intimiteit van dit werk.
• About the artist

  Cornelis Vreedenburgh (25 August 1880 – 27 June 1946) was a Dutch painter, known for his atmospheric depictions of cityscapes and landscapes. Born in Woerden, the Netherlands, he developed a passion for art at an early age, influenced by his father Gerrit Vreedenburgh, who was himself a painter.

  Education and Influences

  Although Vreedenburgh was largely self-taught, he received valuable advice from the impressionist painter Willem Bastiaan Tholen. Together with Tholen, he explored the inland lakes and wide rivers of the Netherlands, capturing the vast skies and open waters. These experiences had a lasting influence on his work, especially in his depiction of light and reflections on water.

  Career and Recognition

  In 1904, Vreedenburgh received a royal grant for promising young artists, allowing him to focus entirely on his painting. His entry at Arti et Amicitiae was awarded the Willink van Collen Prize, and he became a member of both Arti et Amicitiae and Pulchri Studio. His work quickly became popular for its vibrant colours and the way he captured the light and atmosphere of the Dutch landscape.

  Personal Life

  After marrying artist Marie Schotel in 1912, Vreedenburgh settled in Laren, a bustling artists' village at the time. Here he painted many cityscapes of Amsterdam, capturing the charm and character of the city. His work was recognised by Queen Wilhelmina in 1937, who purchased two of his paintings.

  Legacy

  Cornelis Vreedenburgh died on 27 June 1946 in Laren. His paintings remain valued for their technical skill and ability to capture the essence of the Dutch landscape and city life. His work can be found in several museums and private collections, and he is remembered as an important figure in Dutch art history.

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