{"product_id":"girl-with-hoop-by-henri-van-daalhoff","title":"Girl with hoop by Henri van Daalhoff","description":"Henri van Daalhoff\u003cbr\u003e 1867-1953 I Dutch \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eGirl with Hoop\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed (lower left)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This radiant landscape by the Dutch artist Henri van Daalhoff exemplifies the artist's masterful approach to luminosity and experimental technique, revealing his unique position within Dutch Post-Impressionist circles at the turn of the 20th century. \u003cem\u003eGirl with Hoop\u003c\/em\u003e is a stunning feat of precision and meticulous brushwork that transports viewers into a sunny summer day in Bruges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The composition demonstrates van Daalhoff's exceptional command of pointillist technique. This approach, which he acquired through his association with Jan Toorop and his patron H.P. Bremmer, creates a shimmering, dream-like quality that brings this quaint waterside scene to life. The vibrant yellow of the bridge contrasts brilliantly against the cool blues of the water, while the verdant greens of the surrounding landscape establish a harmonious balance throughout the composition. The young girl with her hoop is the lone figure in this scene, creating a surreal quality, far before the Surrealist movement took hold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The village houses, rendered in warm oranges and ochres, create a rhythmic pattern along the horizon, their geometric forms simplifying reality into a poetic vision. This reduction of complex forms to their essential elements reflects van Daalhoff's philosophical approach to painting, which sought to transcend mere representation to capture deeper emotional and spiritual truths. The effect produces a landscape between reality and dream, embodying the artist's reputation as a \"poet-painter.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Henri van Daalhoff was born in Haarlem and later settled in The Hague, where he developed his singular artistic vision. Throughout his long career, he garnered recognition for his ability to translate abstract concepts such as meditation, purity and sorrow into visual poetry. Van Daalhoff operated at the intersection of symbolism and Post-Impressionism, developing a highly personal style that set him apart from his contemporaries. Today, his works can be found in major museums including the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam and the Kröller Müller Museum in Otterlo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 21 5\/8\" high x 32 1\/2\" wide (54.93 x 82.55 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 30 3\/8\" high x 41\" wide x 1 1\/2\" deep (77.15 x 104.14 x 3.81 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_32-0421.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Belgium\u003cbr\u003e MSR, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A. Lincewicz, \u003cem\u003eH.A. van Daalhoff: Life and work of a dreamer\u003c\/em\u003e, Leiden 1990, p.24 (illustrated)","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50274954117410,"sku":"32-0421","price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/girl-with-hoop-by-henri-van-daalhoff","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}