- Kees Maks
Kees Maks (
August 22 1876 ,Amsterdam -October 28 1967 , Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter.Kees Maks is considered an important, modern figurative artist from the beginning of the 20th century. He was a pupil of
George Hendrik Breitner . While in theinterbellum the avant-garde spread its influence through Europe, many artists returned to a neo-classical figuration, that became known as ‘Retour a l’ordre’. Especially in Paris these figurative artists, includingKees van Dongen gained fame. Kees Maks was known for his paintings of the fashionable night life. Circus acts, dancing couples and garden parties were until then unknown themes in Dutch art. The buoyant subjects and the frivolous way of painting, in which the artist shaped robust daubts in bright, strong colors, impressed the public. Together withKees van Dongen andJan Sluijters Maks's works made a stir for their modern character.
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