Hermann Friedrich Bieling - Artist Info

About Hermann Friedrich Bieling

  • Biography

    Herman Frederik Bieling (21 June 1887, Rotterdam - 5 December 1964, Rhoon) was a Dutch painter, sculptor, graphic artist and Modem Art propagandist.

    Bieling was a Dutch artist who worked in the Rotterdam area. He produced a large ouvre of paintings, sculpture and prints. HB was particularly noted for his use of "Bieling Blue" a vivid dark blue.

    In 1917 Bieling founded an artistic group called De Branding (The Surf or The Breakers in Dutch). Other members included Laurens van Kuik, Ger ladage (aka Gerwhl), Bernard Toon Gits, Jan Sirks and Wim Schmacher. Their aim was to exhibit and promote the new modern art in the Netherlands.

    They had many links with other art groups including De Stijl and Der S...

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