Artist: Efferen, Hans
Title: Zittend meisje
Technique: Etching on Arches paper
size: 50 x 40 cm. (19,7 x 15,75 inch)


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Hand signed. Completely framed, Passe Partout and glass.

Efferen, Bernardus Johannes van. Born 1934-08-29
Education Academy of visual arts (The Hague)
Jan van Eyck Academy (Maastricht). Pupil and colleague of Paul Citroen.
Etcher, graphic artist, engraver (printmaker), wood engraver, lithographer, penciller, painter, draughtsman.
Member of:
Haagsche Kunstkring
Federation of Associations of Professional Artists (Amsterdam)

About the artist

Bernardus Johannes van Efferen (1934–2011), born in The Hague, the Netherlands, was a Dutch etcher, graphic artist, and painter. He studied at the Academy of Visual Arts in The Hague and the Jan van Eyck Academy in Maastricht, where he was a pupil of Paul Citroen. Van Efferen worked across multiple disciplines, including etching, engraving, wood engraving, lithography, drawing, and painting.

Van Efferen's artistic practice was characterized by planar division and the distortion of reality, reflecting the influence of his teacher Paul Citroen. He explored both figurative and non-figurative subjects throughout his career, including self-portraits and figure compositions. His technical versatility allowed him to work in various printmaking techniques, demonstrating a sustained engagement with graphic media alongside his painting practice.

Van Efferen was a member of the Haagsche Kunstkring and maintained strong ties to the artistic community in The Hague throughout his career. His work is represented in the Dutch national collection, managed by the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands. Van Efferen remained active in The Hague until his death in 2011, contributing to the city's rich tradition of graphic arts and printmaking.

sku: HE0344

Excellent condition.