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Ferdinand Erfmann
Bathers, 1941
Owing to his preference for robust women, Ferdinand Erfmann – previously a circus acrobat and an actor – dressed as his ideal woman, and fell in love with her. Such masculine women can be found in many of his paintings, such as these identical bathers. From a technical perspective, the matt appearan
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ce of the paint is striking, as in frescos, but there’s no doubt that this painting is in oils on canvas. Erfmann hardly developed his style or choice of subject, which largely underlies his outsider appeal.
Long-term loan from the Cultural Heritage Agency.
Text: Chris Reinewald
From: Museum MORE: 100 jaar realisme, 2020, Gorssel
Artist
Ferdinand Erfmann
Title
Bathers
Year
1941
Technique
Oil on canvas
Size
71 x 46 cm (h x w)
Type of object
Painting
Copyright
Uknown
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