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Theo Meier
Portrait of a Balinese beauty by Theo Meier (1908-1982)

1948

About the Item

After his academy Theo Meier moved to Germany where he came into contact with Max Liebermann and German expressionists from Die Brücke. Inspired by Paul Gauguin, he left for Tahiti at the age of 24. The influence of Paul Gauguin and the German Expressionists can be clearly seen in his works. After a year in Tahiti, he moved toBali where he found the culture and art that he had missed in Tahiti. He settled in Sanur and befriended the other artists who had settled in Bali, such as Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, Antonio Blanco and Adrien-Jean le Mayeur de Merpres (see photo 2). This painting shows his beloved second wife (see photo 1 , 3)
  • Creator:
    Theo Meier (1908 - 1982, Swiss)
  • Creation Year:
    1948
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.89 in (30.2 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    From a private Dutch collection, bought by the family in 1948 as they lived in Den Pasar (Bali) at the time. Still in its original frame. Oil on board, signed and dated lower right. In good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    ZEIST, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2614212841612
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