The Old House in Breukelen
€200
- Willem Witjens (1884-1962)
- Oil on panel
- Signed in lower right
- 34 x 40
- Framed
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Willem Witjens (1884-1962) was famous for his snow scenes and landscapes in the Bommelerwaard, Netherlands.
Initially trained as a glazier, Witjens only later chose the profession of painting. He painted mostly townscapes, still lifes, nudes, and landscapes, of which his snow scenes, like this nice depiction of a winter view at a farm by the lock, are the most beloved works. He received the Dutch Royal Award three years in a row.
During his frequent trips abroad, e.g. to Canada, US, and through Europe, many paintings were created as well. At the end of the war, his house was destroyed by fire, resulting in the loss of about 600 paintings. His work is represented in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Arnhem and the Noord-Brabants Museum.
