Jonge dame op trap FIGURATIEF Able to convey an emotion

Able to convey an emotion

Oil on canvas

often with collage elements and text fragments

Hoewel hij woonde en werkte in ’s-Hertogenbosch

Jonge dame op trap FIGURATIEF Able to convey an emotionHenricus Joannes Melis ( 1845 1923 ) was a leading Dutch painter, whose artistic influence and style were deeply rooted in the traditions of the Hague School. Born in the picturesque Sas van Gent, Melis developed a passion for art at an early age, which led to formal training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rotterdam. During his long and fruitful career, from 1860 until his death in 1923, Melis manifested himself as a versatile artist. He was skilled