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The Evening was beautiful (2) (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen

80 x 80 x 2cm (unframed) / 80 x 80cm (actual image size)

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£1,083.94

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of "The Evening was beautiful (2)," a captivating acrylic painting on canvas. This large-scale artwork, measuring 80x80 cm, draws inspiration from the vast, open landscapes of Zeeland, evoking a profound sense of the sky's immense power and movement. The artist masterfully captures the fiery reds of a sunset, where earthly elements recede, allowing the celestial drama to dominate.

Influenced by the expressive palettes of Emil Nolde and the emotional depth of Rothko, this piece blends minimalism with abstract expressionism. The accentuated lines act as both a boundary and a portal, hinting at the unseen energies beyond the horizon. Subtle shifts in rhythm and nuanced color create a powerful emotional resonance, inviting contemplation of the sublime.

This striking landscape painting would be a dramatic focal point in any room, bringing a touch of dramatic beauty and expansive feeling.

Materials used:

acrylic

Details:

Tags:

#red#painting#expressive#dutch#heavy#rothko#zeeland#polder#fauvism#nolde#glowing evening
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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of "The Evening was beautiful (2)," a captivating acrylic painting on canvas. This large-scale artwork, measuring 80x80 cm, draws inspiration from the vast, open landscapes of Zeeland, evoking a profound sense of the sky's immense power and movement. The artist masterfully captures the fiery reds of a sunset, where earthly elements recede, allowing the celestial drama to dominate.

Influenced by the expressive palettes of Emil Nolde and the emotional depth of Rothko, this piece blends minimalism with abstract expressionism. The accentuated lines act as both a boundary and a portal, hinting at the unseen energies beyond the horizon. Subtle shifts in rhythm and nuanced color create a powerful emotional resonance, inviting contemplation of the sublime.

This striking landscape painting would be a dramatic focal point in any room, bringing a touch of dramatic beauty and expansive feeling.

Materials used:

acrylic

Details:

Tags:

#red#painting#expressive#dutch#heavy#rothko#zeeland#polder#fauvism#nolde#glowing evening
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Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen is a contemporary art painter, born 1944 in the Netherlands. Landscapes and female/doll faces are her main subjects. (other subjects were cats, roses and abstracts)Nelly started... Read more

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