Artist
KAREL APPEL
Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet (1921–2006), co-founder of the avant-garde CoBrA movement. Appel's expressionistic, colorful works drew inspiration from children's drawings and folk art, earning him international acclaim and representation in major museums worldwide.
ARTIST PROFILE
Years
1921–2006
Nationality
Dutch
Movement
CoBrA, Abstract Expressionism, Tachisme
Mediums
Oil Painting, Sculpture
Known For
Art
Notable Works
Questioning Children • Hip, Hip, Hoorah! • Nude Series
Rarity:
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Three compositions that redefined European post-war abstraction
Questioning Children (Vragende Kinderen)
Created during the first year of the CoBrA movement, this mixed-media piece on wood sparked a 1949 riot at the Amsterdam City Hall where it was originally installed.