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At Dawn

 

Island sheep V

And yet another one in the Sheep Series.
 
Experimenting with a very light background can be surprisingly amusing and challenging. I have depicted these three lovely ladies in a dramatic twilight scene, reminiscent of what one often observes on our island. The time of day with such a sky could represent either dawn or dusk; however, since I decided to place the sea on the right side of the painting, it can only be interpreted as dawn on Ameland. Good morning!

Alla prima, oil, cardboard 40x32 cm.

View the finished painting in my gallery.

Exhibitions:
- Driedaagse Expo at Het Stalhuus. June 2023, Hollum
- Expo at the Museum Swartwoude. July to August 2023, Buren
- Nazomeren - Galerie Rob Rademaker. Duo Show. September to October 2023, Utrecht
- Rural Expo at the Museum Swartwoude. March to July 2024, Buren
- Amelander Kunstenaars Show at Kunstmaand Ameland. November 2024, Buren 

Acquired by the Stichting Amelander Musea in December 2025 for its museum collection. 

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