Etching - edition of 632/80

Willem de Zwart studied from 1876 to 1880 at the royal academy of art in the Hague. He lived and worked in Den Haag until 1894. In 1883 he temporarily stayed in Paris. Until 1896 he lived in Soest, until 1898 in Hilversum, until 1900 in Laren, from 1900 to 1905 in
Amsterdam and until 1917 in Veur. In 1917 he returned to the Hague, where he died in 1931.
The work of Willem de Zwart exhibits a wide range of subjects: landscapes, cityscapes, portraits and still lifes, displayed in a naturalistic-impressionist style. He was part of the Hague School by his exuberant use of colour. His work shows similarities with the Amsterdam Impressionism that focused on people and city.

In his choice of subjects Willem belonged to the Hague School, in his style and use of colour to the Amsterdam Impressionists. He is also known as the ' the Hague Breitner '. His landscapes, figure paintings and still lifes were painted with a smooth, bold brush strokes.

Dimensions etching: 19x12 cm
Size frame: 33x26 mm

Signed with WZ, in the lower right corner of the etching and W. de Zwart under the etching.

Will be well packaged and sent by registered mail.

Condition is good, except that in the margin, along the edges of the mat, there is some discolouration. See the photos.