Purple Torso
€ 6.900,00
Rock-‘n-roll translated into colour, line and energy
Herman Brood was a Dutch painter, musician, poet and actor, born in 1946 in Zwolle and died in 2001 in Amsterdam. He grew into a cultural icon with a recognisable visual language full of powerful lines, primary colours and uncompromising energy.
Brood trained at the Art Academy in Arnhem. From the 1980s and 1990s, the visual arts took an increasingly important place in his life. His work was influenced by CoBrA, Lucebert, pop art and abstract expressionism.
ABOUT HERMAN BROOD
Herman Brood’s painting, drawing, music and poetry stemmed from the same need for speed and direct expression. He made portraits, female figures, musicians, animals and scenes full of humour, seduction and rock-‘n-roll.
His art does not show a carefully polished reality, but captures a moment or feeling. Behind the exuberant colours and free lines are themes such as freedom, rebellion, desire and human vulnerability.
STYLE AND TECHNIQUE
Herman Brood worked with painting, drawings, screen printing and mixed techniques. Depending on the artwork, he used paint, spray cans, felt-tip pens, brushes and paint rollers on canvas, paper and other carriers, among other things.
Bright colour areas in red, yellow and blue are surrounded by powerful black lines. Lyrics, slogans and his characteristic signature are often part of the composition. The influence of CoBrA, pop art, graffiti and action painting is visible, but Brood developed his own unmistakeable handwriting.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
With Herman Brood & His Wild Romance, Brood also broke through outside the Netherlands in the late 1970s. The song “Saturday Night” attracted attention in Europe and the United States, where he performed in New York and Los Angeles, among others.
In the 1980s and 1990s, his visual arts became increasingly important. His paintings, drawings, silkscreens and action paintings found their way to galleries and collectors. Even after his death, his oeuvre remained visible during museum exhibitions and on the international art market.
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Experience the power, colour and depth of his work in our gallery. Personal advice and viewing by appointment.
Keulsekade 189 • Utrecht
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Herman Brood was a Dutch painter, musician, poet and actor, born in 1946 in Zwolle and died in 2001 in Amsterdam. He trained at the Art Academy in Arnhem and grew into a cultural icon with a colourful and instantly recognisable visual language.
Herman Brood was not part of the original CoBrA group, which was active from 1948 to 1951. He admired the movement and especially the work of Lucebert. The spontaneous lines, powerful colours and free figures in his art show clear influences of CoBrA.
Herman Brood’s style moves between pop art, expressionism, graffiti and action painting. He made portraits, female figures, musicians and animals, among other things. Texts, slogans and his signature are regularly a visible part of the composition.
Herman Brood made paintings, drawings, screen prints and works in mixed technology. Depending on the artwork, he used paint, spray cans, felt-tip pens, brushes and paint rollers on canvas, paper and other carriers. The exact technique, circulation and dimensions are listed for each work.
Available works of art by Herman Brood can be viewed online and purchased via OPUS Art Gallery. The offer can consist of original paintings, works on paper and screen prints. You can view the art in Utrecht every Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. or make an appointment on another day.