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Henk Helmantel
Still Life with Cheese and Eggs, 1987
Contrary to the spirit of the times, Henk Helmantel buffed up his classic style as primarily a painter of still lifes. The cheesemaker can determine the exact type and age of the cheeses depicted in this panel painting. Helmantel’s astounding mastery is evident in the three eggs. While never round,
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eggs are also never perfectly oval. Tricky and difficult to paint. The measured sky-blue background brings the yellow tones in a serene balance. What Helmantel paints is an ultimate image with its own truth, beyond arbitrary interpretation.
Text: Chris Reinewald
From: Museum MORE: 100 jaar realisme, 2020, Gorssel
Artist
Henk Helmantel
Title
Still Life with Cheese and Eggs
Year
1987
Technique
Oil on panel
Size
36 x 47.5 cm (h x w)
Type of object
Painting
Copyright
© Henk Helmantel
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