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A COLLECTION OF WORKS BY BRAM BOGART FROM A PRIVATE DUTCH COLLECTION Distinguishing for the work of Bram Bogart is the voluminous appliance of materials which construct the form of the artwork. Often combined with an autonomic use of colour the line interplay becomes even more emphasised. The work of Bram Bogart is among others things referred to as peinture mixed, peinture relief or peinture Baroque. In the 1950's Bogart reduces nature to form, shape and colour. He makes Tachist-expressionistic works of heavy matter in basic colours, horizontally separated from each other. This period Bogart's work is often being referred to as Informeel. La Grotte (lot 167) and Naissance de la crépuscule (lot 170) are clear examples of this period. From 1961 on his work experiences a considerable change in colour as well as in technique. The fluidity and heaviness of the used material forces him to work flat on the ground. He applies paint masses with a brush or a knife on burlap, which enhances the colour. After time his findings tone down, which result in simpler, flatter paintings. But, because of the use of fewer colours, the colours appear brighter. Works from this period are Schoof (lot 166), and Hoef (lot 164). Simplified signs are continuously of importance to his work, especially in the years 1964-1970. Here he uses one single sign stretched out over a sizeable work as in Kruis Wit Zwart (lot 165). After 1970 Bogart starts working in a more playful style. For example, the materials go over the edges of the panel, which 'helps to break the rigidity of the square'. Recently Bogart works with more colours and different signs, like ovals. Due to the placing of heavy strokes, the strokes appear loose, individual. This individuality allows Bogart to use a different colour for every stroke, for example Rosaire (lot 163) and Kleurblokken (lot 168) 'This precise and tense application of the strokes is the movement I have always strived for'. (Francine-Claire Legrand, Bram Bogart,, Tielt 1988, p. 104) The present collection was acquired directly from the artist by the late owner, who was in close contact with the artist.

Bram Bogart (Dutch, b. 1921)

Rosaire

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Bram Bogart (Dutch, b. 1921)
Rosaire
signed and dated 'Bogart '94' (along the right edge), and signed and dated again and inscribed with title (on the reverse)
mixed media on wood
52 x 58 cm.

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