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Peaceful fields


Special commission

A couple of weeks ago I received an unusual request to make a painting with a ratio of 1:4.

Well, I've managed to finish it before the deadline. I am very proud to work on this very special project.

The purpose of all this will remain a secret for a while. I hope this story continues soon.

So this became "Peaceful fields", acrylic, cardboard, app. 16 x 60 cm. View the finished painting in my gallery.

UPDATE: The project completed

UPDATE: the high-quality limited edition prints are now available: valta.nl/prints 

Exhibitions:
- The Amelander Musea. Commissioned to use a 20x scaled image as wall decoration in the "Molen De Phenix"
- Original on loan at the Amelander Musea 2022 to 2025
- Driedaagse Expo at Het Stalhuus. June 2022, Hollum
- Nazomeren - Galerie Rob Rademaker. Duo Show. September to October 2023, Utrecht
- Museum Swartwoude. Rural expo. March to July 2024, Buren
- Amelander Cultuurmuseum. July to November 2024, Nes

Acquired in 2026 by private collectors R. and E. H. in Hollum


Location: 9163 Nes, Nederland

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