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Carel Willink
The Silver Wedding, 1924
In the early 20th century, various art styles jostled for position in response to one another. This could be confusing, but also a fine challenge, like for the young Carel Willink. From 1920 to 1923, he took private art schooling in vibrant Berlin. Back home, he made this montage of a marriage celeb
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ration, inspired by family photographs. We see a collection of image fragments, which Willink presents in folding perspectives. His father’s amateur painting shines at the centre of the artwork. Willink continued to use the montage technique, albeit toned down.
Text: Chris Reinewald
From: Museum MORE: 100 jaar realisme, 2020, Gorssel
Artist
Carel Willink
Title
The Silver Wedding
Year
1924
Technique
Oil on canvas
Size
170 x 190 cm (h x w)
Type of object
Painting
Copyright
© Pictoright
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