Cornelis (Kees) Johannes Maks • Portrait of a sitting man

and a woman on the sofa.

Oil on panel • 20 x 25 cm • Collection Alex Wunnink. Theatre Carré - Amsterdam

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Kees Maks (August 22, 1876 – October 28, 1967) was a Dutch painter born in Amsterdam.

He was a pupil of George Hendrik Breitner. While in the interbellum the avant-garde spread its influence through Europe, many artists returned to a neo-classical figuration, that became known as ‘Retour a l’ordre’. Especially in Paris these figurative artists, including Kees van Dongen gained fame. Kees Maks was known for his paintings of the fashionable night life. Circus acts, dancing couples and garden parties were until then unknown themes in Dutch art. The buoyant subjects and the frivolous way of painting, in simplified masses of bright, strong colors, impressed the public. Together with Kees van Dongen and Jan Sluijters Maks's works were appreciated for their modern character.

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Exhibition 2013