{"title":"Aat Veldhoen","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"copulerend-koppel-aat-veldhoen","title":"Copulerend koppel - Aat Veldhoen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw and intimate etching by Dutch artist Aat Veldhoen, capturing a private moment through precise line work and a circular composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAat Veldhoen was a Dutch artist known for his direct and unvarnished approach to the human form. This etching, titled Copulerend koppel, demonstrates his technical proficiency with the medium. The work is contained within a circular frame, a compositional choice that draws the eye toward the centre where the figures are locked in an embrace. Veldhoen uses fine, etched lines to define the musculature and posture of the subjects, creating a sense of physical weight and intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is rendered with a lighter, atmospheric touch, providing a contrast to the density of the figures. Veldhoen often focused on the mundane and the private aspects of human life, moving away from the idealised depictions common in earlier traditions. His work frequently explored the body in states of rest, movement, or connection. By choosing the etching process, he allowed for a high degree of control over the tonal values, resulting in a monochromatic palette that emphasises form over colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects the artist's interest in the raw reality of human existence. The composition is balanced, with the circular boundary acting as a lens through which the viewer observes a private moment. Veldhoen's practice was often associated with the Amsterdam art scene of the mid-twentieth century, where he gained recognition for his graphic work. His approach to the figure is honest, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation to focus on the structural reality of the human body. The print captures a specific tension between the physical presence of the subjects and the surrounding space, a hallmark of his graphic output during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/drie-koeien-adriaen-van-de-velde\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDrie koeien - Adriaen van de Velde — Adriaen van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-ford-charles-francois-daubigny-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Ford - Charles-François Daubigny — Charles-François Daubigny\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aat Veldhoen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718904942927,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718916608335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718916641103,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718916673871,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718916706639,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718916739407,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718916772175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718916804943,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718916837711,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718916870479,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718916903247,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718916936015,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Copulerend-koppel_Poster_CompositorV1_1788943975732.jpg?v=1788944007"},{"product_id":"copulating-couple-with-jesters-cap-aat-veldhoen","title":"Copulating Couple with Jester's Cap - Aat Veldhoen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw, figurative study by Dutch artist Aat Veldhoen, exploring themes of intimacy and performance through the juxtaposition of human forms and a jester's cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAat Veldhoen was a Dutch artist known for his direct, unvarnished approach to the human form. This work captures a moment of intimacy, rendered with the raw, gestural brushwork that defined his practice. The composition focuses on the physical connection between two figures, their forms merging against a dark, ambiguous background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of the jester's cap introduces a theatrical, almost surreal element to the scene. This juxtaposition of the carnal with the performative is characteristic of Veldhoen's interest in the human condition, where he often explored themes of desire, vulnerability, and the absurdity of social roles. The palette is dominated by warm, earthy tones for the figures, contrasted against the primary colours of the jester's headgear and the deep, shadowy void that surrounds them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeldhoen frequently sought to strip away artifice, preferring to depict his subjects with a sense of immediacy. His work often bypassed traditional aesthetic conventions, opting instead for a visceral representation of life. By placing the figures in such a stark, non-descript space, the artist directs the viewer's attention entirely to the interaction between the subjects. The painting functions as a study of human connection, stripped of context, yet imbued with a specific, playful symbolism through the presence of the jester's attire. This print captures the texture of the original paint application, allowing for a close examination of the artist's technique and his approach to light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/ontwerp-voor-een-ex-libris-met-de-initialen-h-c-h-julie-de-graag\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOntwerp voor een ex libris met de initialen H.C.H. - Julie de Graag — Julie de Graag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/untitled-photo-album-cover-1938-1939-eva-charlotte-pennink-boelen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Photo Album Cover, 1938-1939) - Eva Charlotte Pennink-Boelen — Eva Charlotte Pennink-Boelen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aat Veldhoen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718907171151,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718914740559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718914773327,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718914806095,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718914838863,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718914871631,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718914904399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718914937167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718914969935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718915002703,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718915035471,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718915068239,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Copulating-Couple-with-Jester-s-Cap_Poster_CompositorV1_1788943005813.jpg?v=1788943037"},{"product_id":"man-with-violin-in-bad-company-aat-veldhoen","title":"Man with Violin in Bad Company - Aat Veldhoen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting, mixed-media work by Dutch artist Aat Veldhoen, featuring distorted figures and a cool, atmospheric colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAat Veldhoen, a Dutch artist known for his direct and often raw approach to figurative art, created this work by manipulating a photographic reproduction. The image depicts a central figure holding a violin, surrounded by others in a scene that suggests a chaotic or disreputable gathering. Veldhoen applies layers of pigment and texture over the photographic surface, obscuring details and creating a ghostly, dreamlike quality. The figures appear distorted, with exaggerated features that lean into the grotesque. This technique of reworking existing imagery allows the artist to comment on the nature of representation and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is dominated by cool blues, whites, and silver tones, which contribute to the ethereal and somewhat unsettling atmosphere of the composition. The application of paint is heavy and tactile, contrasting with the smooth finish of the original photograph. By signing the work as 'Veldhoenski', the artist adds a layer of irony, perhaps referencing the Russian suffix to suggest a broader, more international or satirical context for the scene. The work reflects Veldhoen's interest in the human condition, particularly those living on the fringes of society. His practice often involved documenting the everyday lives of people in Amsterdam, yet this piece moves away from pure documentary style into a more subjective, psychological realm. The composition is dense, with the figures pressed together in a way that creates a sense of claustrophobia. This print captures the artist's experimental spirit and his willingness to push the boundaries of traditional media, resulting in a piece that feels both historical and immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-widow-cyprian-majernik\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Widow - Cyprián Majerník — Cyprián Majerník\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/emile-gerstl-father-richard-gerstl-richard-gerstl\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEmile Gerstl (father) (Richard Gerstl) - Richard Gerstl — Richard Gerstl\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aat Veldhoen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718907367759,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718917099855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718917132623,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718917165391,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718917198159,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718917230927,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718917263695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718917296463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718917329231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718917361999,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718917394767,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718917427535,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Man-with-Violin-in-Bad-Company_Poster_CompositorV1_1788944574051.jpg?v=1788944606"},{"product_id":"fotoreproductie-van-een-stilstaand-televisiebeeld-met-sculptuur-van-een-vlieg-aat-veldhoen","title":"Fotoreproductie van een stilstaand televisiebeeld met sculptuur van een vlieg - Aat Veldhoen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA conceptual photograph by Aat Veldhoen, featuring a sculptural fly superimposed over a paused television broadcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Aat Veldhoen captures a specific intersection between mass media and physical sculpture. The image functions as a photographic reproduction of a paused television broadcast, which Veldhoen has modified through the inclusion of a sculptural element representing a fly. The composition relies on the contrast between the flat, electronic glow of the screen and the tactile, three-dimensional presence of the insect form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeldhoen, known for his experimental approach to printmaking and photography, often explored the boundaries of how images are consumed and recontextualised. By capturing a still from a television set, he engages with the ephemeral nature of broadcast media, freezing a moment that would otherwise vanish. The addition of the fly sculpture introduces an element of physical disruption, challenging the viewer to distinguish between the captured broadcast and the artist-imposed object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aesthetic quality of the piece reflects the technical limitations and visual characteristics of mid-to-late twentieth-century television technology. The scan lines and the specific colour balance of the screen provide a backdrop for the dark, silhouette-like form of the fly. The surrounding figures, rendered in a gestural, sketch-like manner, appear to interact with the central subject, creating a sense of narrative ambiguity. This work avoids traditional representational modes, instead favouring a direct engagement with the medium of photography as a tool for documentation and artistic intervention. It remains a curious example of Veldhoen's interest in the interplay between reality and mediated images, presented here with the starkness of a polaroid-style frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/99-no-61-fred-sedrick-huckaby\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003e99% NO.61 Fred - Sedrick Huckaby — Sedrick Huckaby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/salade-maken-making-salad-to-frank-stoltz\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSalade maken (Making Salad) - To Frank-Stoltz — To Frank-Stoltz\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aat Veldhoen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718908514639,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718915166543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718915199311,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718915232079,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718915264847,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718915297615,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718915330383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718915363151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718915395919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718915428687,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718915461455,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718915494223,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fotoreproductie-van-een-stilstaand-televisiebeeld-met-sculptuur-van-een-vlieg_Poster_CompositorV1_1788943662312.jpg?v=1788943693"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-with-glasses-and-cigarette-aat-veldhoen","title":"Self-Portrait with Glasses and Cigarette - Aat Veldhoen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1969 self-portrait by Dutch artist Aat Veldhoen, featuring a moody, expressive composition with a striking red accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAat Veldhoen, a Dutch artist known for his direct and often unvarnished approach to portraiture, produced this self-portrait in 1969. The work captures the artist in a moment of quiet introspection, wearing dark glasses and holding a cigarette. The composition is marked by a sombre colour palette, dominated by deep blacks and muted tones, which contrast with the sharp, bright red of the scarf tied around his neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeldhoen frequently explored the human condition through his own likeness, often employing a loose, painterly technique that prioritises emotional honesty over rigid anatomical precision. The background features subtle, sketch-like forms that suggest a studio environment, providing context without distracting from the central figure. His use of light and shadow creates a sense of volume, while the deliberate brushwork conveys a tactile quality to the surface of the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait reflects the artist's engagement with the traditions of European figurative painting, adapted to suit his personal, contemporary perspective. The inclusion of the cigarette and the dark eyewear adds a layer of urban detachment, common in the portraiture of the late twentieth century. By focusing on the interplay between the dark attire and the singular splash of red, Veldhoen directs the viewer's attention to the face, which remains the primary subject of the work. The painting is a study in character, capturing a specific mood through the artist's characteristic handling of paint and form. It remains a representative example of his output during this period, demonstrating his ability to balance technical control with a raw, expressive energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aat Veldhoen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718911234383,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718915592527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718915625295,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718915658063,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718915690831,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718915723599,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718915756367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718915789135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718915821903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718915854671,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718915887439,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718915920207,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-with-Glasses-and-Cigarette_Poster_CompositorV1_1788943715737.jpg?v=1788943750"},{"product_id":"self-portrait-as-a-lute-player-aat-veldhoen","title":"Self-Portrait as a Lute Player - Aat Veldhoen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemporary reinterpretation of a seventeenth-century lute player, featuring photographic manipulation and a distinct blue-toned palette by Dutch artist Aat Veldhoen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Aat Veldhoen represents a dialogue between historical Dutch painting and twentieth-century experimental techniques. Veldhoen, a draughtsman and printmaker known for his direct approach to the human figure, engages here with the seventeenth-century tradition of the self-portrait. The base image is a photographic reproduction of a work depicting a lute player, a common motif in the Dutch Golden Age, which Veldhoen has modified through his own artistic intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual result is a transformation of the original composition into a spectral, inverted state. The colours shift into cool blues, violets, and pale whites, creating a sense of distance from the source material. The surface appears textured, suggesting that Veldhoen applied additional media over the photograph to disrupt the clarity of the original image. This process creates a tension between the historical subject matter and the modern, almost abstract, execution. The signature 'Veldhoenski' at the base of the print adds a personal, informal touch, referencing the artist's own identity while simultaneously acknowledging the historical weight of the lute player archetype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeldhoen often explored the boundaries of reproduction and originality. By taking a classic image and subjecting it to physical alteration, he questions the permanence of historical art. The work does not attempt to replicate the precision of the seventeenth-century original, but rather seeks to recontextualise it within a contemporary framework. The resulting print offers a unique perspective on the act of looking at art, where the viewer is invited to consider both the historical source and the modern artist's hand. This piece is an example of Veldhoen's interest in the intersection of photography and traditional drawing, demonstrating his willingness to manipulate existing imagery to create new visual narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/untitled-persian-calligraphy-mir-ali-tabrizi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Persian Calligraphy) - Mir Ali Tabrizi — Mir Ali Tabrizi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/countryside-path-brebu-stefan-luchian\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCountryside Path (Brebu) - Stefan Luchian — Stefan Luchian\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aat Veldhoen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718911594831,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718920802639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718920835407,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718920868175,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718920900943,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718920933711,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718920966479,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718920999247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718921032015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718921064783,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718921097551,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718921130319,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-as-a-Lute-Player_Poster_CompositorV1_1788945611743.jpg?v=1788945643"},{"product_id":"untitled-copulation-scene-aat-veldhoen","title":"Untitled (Copulation Scene) - Aat Veldhoen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA candid, realistic depiction of human intimacy by Dutch artist Aat Veldhoen, set against a chromatic background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAat Veldhoen was a Dutch artist known for his direct and unvarnished approach to the human form. This work, a photographic reproduction of a painting, captures a moment of intimacy with a focus on physical connection. The composition centres on two figures engaged in sexual activity, rendered with a focus on anatomical realism rather than idealisation. The background features a spectrum of colour, transitioning from blue to yellow and red, which creates a stark contrast against the natural skin tones of the subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeldhoen often explored themes of human sexuality and the body throughout his career. His work frequently challenged social norms regarding the depiction of erotic subjects in art. By placing the figures against a simplified, chromatic backdrop, he draws attention to the geometry of the bodies and the interplay of limbs. The style reflects a mid-twentieth-century interest in realism, combined with a bold use of colour that was characteristic of his broader body of work. This print offers a clear view of the original painting's texture and the artist's handling of light and shadow on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a document of Veldhoen's practice, this piece provides insight into his candid perspective on human relationships. The work avoids sentimentality, opting instead for a raw, observational quality. It remains a notable example of his contribution to the Dutch art scene, where he was recognised for his graphic work and paintings that documented the everyday lives and private moments of his contemporaries. The print is produced to museum-grade standards, ensuring the colour transitions and the fine details of the original composition are preserved with accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aat Veldhoen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718912708943,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718915952975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58718915985743,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718916018511,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718916051279,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718916084047,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718916116815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718916149583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718916182351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58718916215119,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58718916247887,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58718916280655,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Copulation-Scene-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788943927493.jpg?v=1788943959"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/collections\/aat-veldhoen.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}