Jan Altink
Groningen 1885-1971
A flower still life, oil on canvas 60,2 x 49,8 cm., signed l.r. and dated '43
Jan Altink was a member of the Groningen painters’ circle De Ploeg. However, he distinguished himself from fellow members by much preferring to work outdoors. He is best known for his landscapes and local village scenes, along with city views and the occasional portrait and still life. At first his palette was mainly restricted to grey and green tones, but after 1924 came his Expressionist period when he recorded reality in strong, vivid colours and simplified forms in wax paint.