A painting is not a battle against other people, but agains… - Bram van Velde

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A painting is not a battle against other people, but against oneself.

Bram van Velde

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About Bram van Velde

Bram (Abraham Gerardus) van Velde (October 19, 1895 – December 28, 1981) was a Dutch painter known for an intensely colored abstract painting style. He is often seen as member of the 'Ecole de Paris' but his work resides somewhere between Expressionism and Surrealism; it evolved in the 1960's into an expressive colorful Abstract art.

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Pen Names: Velde, Bram von

Native Name: Bram (Abraham Gerardus) van Velde

Alternative Names: Abraham Gerardus van Velde • Abraham Gerardus Van Velde • Bram Velde • Bram Van Velde • Abraham Gerardus Velde • bram van velde • Bram van de Velde

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The most difficult thing is when you can’t do anything. When you just have to wait.

Each painting is linked to a fundamental drama.

Of course painting is ridiculous. But it’s the only way I've got to get closer to life.

A painting is not a battle against other people, but against oneself. - Bram van Velde

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