The brushstroke, in painting, is purely and simply what it … - Karel Appel

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The brushstroke, in painting, is purely and
simply what it is – rhythm,
color, matter.

Karel Appel

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About Karel Appel

Karel Appel (April 25, 1921 – May 3, 2006) was a Dutch painter and sculptor. He was one of the early founders of the European avantgarde movement COBRA in 1948. Later Appel lived and worked in Paris and in the U.S. His painting art is mainly colorful and gestural.

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Pen Names: Apel, Karel • Appel, Christiaan Karel

Alternative Names: Appel Karel • Christiaan Karel Appel • C. K. Appel • Karel Apel • Christaan Karel Appel • C.K. Appel • K. Appel

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The brushstroke, in painting, is purely and simply what it is – rhythm, color, matter. - Karel Appel

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