Abstract work, aquarel, Toon Kelder (1894-1973), The Netherlands, 1950

Abstract work, signed and dated ’50 right lower corner, aquarel on paper.

Nicely framed with a passe-partout made of a very light blue silk fabric.
Dimensions: work only: 33 x 42 cm / including frame 76 x 67, deep 4 cm

Toon Kelder (1894-1973)
Anthonius Bernardus (Toon) Kelder (Rotterdam, November 24, 1894 – The Hague, April 7, 1973) was a Dutch painter, draftsman, and sculptor.

Toon Kelder received his education at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and the Rotterdam Academy of Fine Arts. He was a pupil of Alexander van Maasdijk and Frederik Nachtweh. Until 1945, he painted, among other things, nudes and still lifes in the traditional style of the Hague School. After 1948, he drastically switched to abstract representations and also strating making sculptures. He drew many portraits. Kelder is considered part of the Nieuwe Haagse School and was a member of Pulchri Studio.