1916 - 2009

Quick facts

  • Lifespan: 93 years
  • Museums on this site: Noordbrabants Museum
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Art period: Modern
  • Also known as: Cornelis Bol

The Life and Art of Kees Bol

Born in Oegstgeest, Kees Bol began his professional life as a florist before moving to Eindhoven in 1935, where he held corporate positions at Philips and Bata Shoes. During the second world war, he transitioned to the world of art, studying under Jan Heesters and later at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague with Paul Citroen, Han van Dam, and Henk Meijer. In 1947, he relocated to Tongelre, Eindhoven, where he worked as a painter and served as a teacher at the Design Academy Eindhoven, an institution he helped establish. He later moved to Heusden in 1970 and spent significant time painting in France, particularly in Lozère.

Bol's artistic output encompassed landscapes, portraits, and still life paintings. His style is characterized as figurative and expressive, noted for a specific feeling for tonal quality. His contributions to the arts were recognized through several honors, including the Thérèse van Duyl-Schwartze Prize in 1950 and being named a Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion in 1982. His legacy includes the education of numerous students and the artistic achievements of his sons, Henri and Peter.

Kérdések és válaszok

Hol tekinthetném meg Kees Bol összes művét?

Kees Bol minden alkotása megtekinthető a ez a weboldal oldalán, az alkotó Összes műalkotás oldalán keresztül.

Hány Kees Bol alkotása tekinthető meg a katalógusban?

A Összes műalkotás oldalon Kees Bol 3 műalkotás alkotását tekintheti meg.

Hol tekinthetném meg Kees Bol műveit hangulat alapján csoportosítva?

Kees Bol művei hangulat alapján is böngészhetők a művész Hangulatok szobája oldalán, amely az alkotásokat az átélhető hangulatuk szerint csoportosítja.

Hol tekinthetők meg Kees Bol műveit szín szerinti csoportosítással?

A Színindex oldalon Kees Bol műveit szín szerint csoportosítva találhatja.

Quick quiz

Minden kérdésre csak egy helyes válasz létezik.

Kérdés 1:
In which city was Kees Bol born?
Kérdés 2:
Which prize was Bol awarded in 1950?
Kérdés 3:
What was Kees Bol's profession before turning to art?
Kérdés 4:
At which institution did Bol help set up the Design Academy?
Kérdés 5:
Which of these is a subject matter of Bol's paintings?