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Simon Koene
Simon Koene is a founding member of the Hague Etchers. This group helped restore the status of printmaking in the Netherlands during the late twentieth century. He often includes technical instructions within his compositions. In works like Tekstblad met aantekeningen voor het vervaardigen van een ets, he places handwritten notes next to the drawings. This approach documents the specific chemical steps used to produce the final etching.
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His work focuses on botanical subjects that people typically ignore. He finds interest in common weeds like ground ivy and stinging nettles. Etchings such as Grashalmen and Planten use precise lines to record the physical structure of these plants. He does not draw formal gardens. Instead, he focuses on the wild growth found in the Dutch countryside or the textures of tree stumps and church buttresses.
These prints appeal to collectors who appreciate the link between scientific study and art. The black and white tones of his etchings suit many different interior styles. His work provides a calm look at nature. By selecting humble plants for his subjects, Koene invites the viewer to notice the small details of the environment.
Simon Koene prints
Hand-finished archival prints from Simon Koene's body of work.
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Simon Koene was born in 1946.What is Simon Koene known for?
Simon Koene is known for simon Koene is a Dutch master of etching known for his detailed botanical studies of common weeds and wild plants.