Charles Sayers 1901-1943 : Pioneer Painter in the Dutch East Indies

The painters who were active in the Dutch East Indies in the first half of the twentieth century were a colourful group. All they had in common was an attraction to the myth of this island paradise. As could be expected, the output of this heterogeneous group of professionals, amateurs and 'tourists' produced a huge variety of works.

However, some artists did stand out: Roland Strasser, Isaac Israëls, Max Fleischer, Walter Spies and Charles Sayers. Works by these painters succeeded in breaking with the conservatism that dominated Indies arts at the time. Charles Sayers' work is a good example of this.

In his paintings, he evolved from an initially realistic approach to a moderate form of Expressionism. A photographic perspective appears to underpin his works. The subjects are often dramatic, emotional and dynamic, aspects he conveyed through a very vivid palette.

Nowadays, works by Charles Sayers are eminently collectible. This book documents Sayers' life and illustrates the broad scope of his work. Subjects varied from still lifes and portraits to landscapes and rituals, depicted as murals, drawings and oil paintings. Also included is a list of all Sayers' known works.

Hardcover

Book condition: Near Fine. Trifle crease to edges of spine. A very few internal spots otherwise internally very clean

Dust Jacket condition: No Jacket as issued

Author: Koos van Brakel

Dimensions: 25 x 30 cm

Print length: 158 Pages

Language: English

Publication date: 2004

Publisher: KIT Publishers Amsterdam

ISBN: ‎9068321870