Gerard Hordijk, born in 1899 in The Hague, Netherlands, and died in 1958 in Amsterdam, was a Dutch artist known for his figurative painting style. Despite his close friendship with Piet Mondriaan, a... Read full biography
Gerard Hordijk, born in 1899 in The Hague, Netherlands, and died in 1958 in Amsterdam, was a Dutch artist known for his figurative painting style. Despite his close friendship with Piet Mondriaan, a prominent figure in the "De Stijl" movement, Hordijk did not adopt abstract stylistic features. He... Read full biography
Gerard Hordijk, born in 1899 in The Hague, Netherlands, and died in 1958 in Amsterdam, was a Dutch artist known for his figurative painting style. Despite his close friendship with Piet Mondriaan, a prominent figure in the "De Stijl" movement, Hordijk did not adopt abstract stylistic features. He focused on capturing reality, including people, landscapes, and cityscapes, in his own unique way. Hordijk's work remained distinct from the innovative approach of Mondriaan, as he aimed to portray the... Read full biography
Gerard Hordijk, born in 1899 in The Hague, Netherlands, and died in 1958 in Amsterdam, was a Dutch artist known for his figurative painting style. Despite his close friendship with Piet Mondriaan, a prominent figure in the "De Stijl" movement, Hordijk did not adopt abstract stylistic features. He focused on capturing reality, including people, landscapes, and cityscapes, in his own unique way. Hordijk's work remained distinct from the innovative approach of Mondriaan, as he aimed to portray the world he admired with a personal touch and specific color choices. Throughout his career, Hordijk stood in the shadow of his friend Mondriaan, supporting him financially while pursuing his own artistic path.Information provided by the user.... Read full biography
Gerard Hordijk, born in 1899 in The Hague, Netherlands, and died in 1958 in Amsterdam, was a Dutch artist known for his figurative painting style. Despite his close friendship with Piet Mondriaan, a prominent figure in the "De Stijl" movement, Hordijk did not adopt abstract stylistic features. He focused on capturing reality, including people, landscapes, and cityscapes, in his own unique way. Hordijk's work remained distinct from the innovative approach of Mondriaan, as he aimed to portray the world he admired with a personal touch and specific color choices. Throughout his career, Hordijk stood in the shadow of his friend Mondriaan, supporting him financially while pursuing his own artistic path.Information provided by the user.... Read full biography
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About Gerard Hordyk: Books
Books & Publications (9)
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The Artists Bluebook 34,000 North American Artists to March 2005
2005
AskART.com Inc. - Dunbier, Lonnie Pierson (Editor)
479 pages
Davenport's Art Reference: The Gold Edition
2005
Davenport, Ray
2,421 pages
Who Was Who in American Art, 1564-1975: Three Volumes
1999
Falk, Peter Hastings (Editor)
3,724 pages
The Annual Exhibition Record of the Art Institute of Chicago (Exhibition catalog)
1990
Falk, Peter Hastings (Editor)
1,117 pages
Who Was Who in American Art: Artists Active Between 1898-1947
1985
Falk, Peter Hastings (Editor)
707 pages
The Society of Independent Artists Exhibition Record 1917-1944 (Exhibition catalog)
1984
Marlor, Clark S
600 pages
Collectors of American Art, Inc. Annual Bulletin, Vol. XI, December 1947 (Exhibition catalog)
1947
Editor
25 pages
The Fifty-fifth Annual American Exhibition: Water Colors and Drawings (Exhibition catalog)
1944
The Art Institute of Chicago
22 pages
Mallet's Index of Artists: International-Biographical Two Volumes: Includes 1940 Index