Theo van der Nahmer (1917‑1989)
Horse head
- Material
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- 15 x 10 x 10 cm
- Signature
- Signed
- Art movement
- New Hague School
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About this bronze sculpture
This beautiful bronze sculpture of a horse was created by Theo van der Nahmer, one of the artists of the New Hague School. The work depicts a horse's head in an expressive, abstracted form characteristic of Van der Nahmer's sculptural work.
The sculpture stands 14 cm tall, with the neck approximately 4 cm thick and the head 10 cm wide. The bronze block in which the sculpture is set measures 10 x 10 cm. The sculpture is featured on page 121 of the book "The New Hague School" (by Ton Knoester and Roelie Knoester-Penninkhof). This book belongs to this sculpture and is of course included.
About Theo van der Nahmer
Theo van der Nahmer (1917-1989) was a well-known sculptor and draftsman from The Hague, born in Stratum (Eindhoven). He first studied architecture at the Royal School for Useful and Visual Arts in 's-Hertogenbosch (1933-1938), after which he continued his education as a sculptor at the Royal Academy of Visual Arts in The Hague until 1940 on the advice of one of his teachers.
Theo van der Nahmer was a member of Pulchri Studio and co-founder of the artist groups Verve and Fugare. He is considered one of the artists of the New Hague School. In addition to his sculptures, he created paintings, pastels, drawings, ceramics, and portraits, but he is best known for his sculptures. Many of Van der Nahmer's sculptures are spread throughout The Hague, including Eline Vere on the Groot Hertoginnelaan, De Flaneur on the Lange Voorhout, and Skaters on the Brink.
Viewing & Shipping
This artwork can be viewed and collected in Borne, Overijssel. Viewing is non-binding and by appointment only. Worldwide shipping is available. Shipping costs upon request. All artworks are professionally packed and shipped insured.
