Charley Toorop

Dutch painter Charley Toorop captured a 'ruthless realism' in her powerful portraits and still lifes, often depicting figures in isolation.

ABOUT

Born Annie Caroline Pontifex Fernhout-Toorop in Katwijk in 1891, Charley Toorop emerged as a significant Dutch painter and lithographer. Her artistic journey began with early works like "Image Design for a Poster, Wagenaar's Cantata 'The Shipwreck'" from 1899, showcasing her versatility from a young age. She was the daughter of artist Jan Toorop, and her own sons, Edgar Fernhout and John Fernhout, also pursued careers in painting and filmmaking, respectively. Her daughter-in…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Innocence 1918 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Old Lighthouse 1915 · Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Composition with Head, Bottle and Flowers 1917 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Three-panel folding screen with clouds and flowers 1918 · Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Painting with Staue of Mary 1919 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Les soeurs 1921 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Juan GrisSynthetic Cubism Bart van der LeckDe Stijl Piet MondriaanDe Stijl

Influenced

Edgar FernhoutPainting