The Life and Art of Kees Bol
Born in Oegstgeest, Kees Bol began his professional life as a florist before moving to Eindhoven in 1935, where he held corporate positions at Philips and Bata Shoes. During the second world war, he transitioned to the world of art, studying under Jan Heesters and later at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague with Paul Citroen, Han van Dam, and Henk Meijer. In 1947, he relocated to Tongelre, Eindhoven, where he worked as a painter and served as a teacher at the Design Academy Eindhoven, an institution he helped establish. He later moved to Heusden in 1970 and spent significant time painting in France, particularly in Lozère.
Bol's artistic output encompassed landscapes, portraits, and still life paintings. His style is characterized as figurative and expressive, noted for a specific feeling for tonal quality. His contributions to the arts were recognized through several honors, including the Thérèse van Duyl-Schwartze Prize in 1950 and being named a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion in 1982. His legacy includes the education of numerous students and the artistic achievements of his sons, Henri and Peter.
Perguntas e Respostas
Existe uma lista completa das obras de Kees Bol?
Todas as obras de Kees Bol no este site podem ser exploradas na página de Todas as obras do artista.
Existe uma visão geral de todos os temas que Kees Bol pintou?
O Atlas de Temas de Kees Bol é uma página que mapeia as obras do artista por seus temas.
A qual período histórico pertence a obra de Kees Bol?
Kees Bol atuou no período Modern. Este período situa a atividade do artista na história.
Como a carreira de Kees Bol é dividida em períodos?
A Linha do tempo de Kees Bol é uma linha do tempo interativa que apresenta as obras do artista em ordem cronológica, organizadas em capítulos por períodos de sua carreira.
