Portrait of Rudi Fuchs — Karel Appel

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Artist: Karel Appel
Date: 2005
Location: Van Abbemuseum

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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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