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Twee appels in bladeren, by Charley Toorop, unspecified, 1939

Twee appels in bladeren

Charley Toorop

1939

unspecified

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Twee appels in bladeren is a 1939 unspecified by Charley Toorop, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?
Charley Toorop
When & what style?
1939
Where can I see it?
Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

The painting shows two green pears on a dark background. The pears are oval-shaped and have a smooth texture. They are placed side by side, with the one on the left slightly overlapping the other. The background is dark and blurry, with some green and brown hues visible. The pears are the main focus of the painting, and they are depicted in a realistic style. The artist has used a range of greens to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The dark background helps to highlight the pears and create a sense of contrast. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of Charley Toorop.

About the artist

Portrait of Charley Toorop
Artist

Charley Toorop

Annie Caroline Pontifex Fernhout-Toorop (24 March 1891 – 5 November 1955), known as Charley Toorop (Dutch pronunciation: ), was a Dutch painter and lithographer.

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