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Oerbeest by Karel Appel

Oerbeest

Karel Appel · 1951

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DETAILS
Artist
Karel Appel
Date
1951
Location
Stedelijk Museum Schiedam
ART MOVEMENTS
CoBrATachisme
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THE ARTIST

Karel Appel

Dutch painter and sculptor Karel Appel co-founded the avant-garde CoBrA movement, known for his vibrant, 'childish' and spontaneous art.

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