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Large Floral Painting by Ab Jongmans, 1978
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Ab Jongmans – Master of Layered Silence and Blooming Structure
119 cm wide, 118 high, including the original frame 123 x 123 cm, 6 cm thick, signed, undated, 60s/70s oil on board
The Dutch artist Ab Jongmans (1930–2004) is known for his exceptional ability to weave nature, light, and texture into poetic images that invite the viewer to find stillness. His work moves between figuration and abstraction, and is characterized by a rich layering of form and color, often built up from carefully placed brushstrokes and subdued tonality. Jongmans’ floral arrangements, landscapes, and abstract compositions reflect a deep connection with nature and a fascination with the interplay between form and emptiness.
This work – an expressive floral composition in earthy tones – impressively demonstrates how Jongmans manages to evoke a powerful, warm atmosphere using a limited color palette. The delicate balance between structure and blurring, between detail and suggestion, makes this painting a rare and refined example of his oeuvre. The flowers seem almost to dissolve in the light, like memories of a quiet, timeless beauty.
His work was regularly exhibited in the Netherlands and abroad, and is included in various private collections. Nowadays, there is renewed interest in his oeuvre, partly due to his unique signature and the timeless character of his compositions.
A work by Ab Jongmans is not only an art object, but a window into a world of restrained emotion and serene power.
The work is in beautiful vintage condition befitting its age and medium, with localized light traces of age and minimal paint loss on some parts of the surface. The original frame shows some minor signs of use and age in places, including subtle screw holes and slight imperfections consistent with the age, use, and provenance of the work. In our opinion, these details do not detract from the strong presentation and atmospheric effect of the painting. With its warm copper and brown tones, deep shadows, monumental scale, and almost fading floral structures, this work aligns beautifully with the atmosphere of Belgian interiors, dark romantic hotel aesthetics, and the contemporary “brown interior” style, making it appear visually powerful.
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Ab Jongmans 1934-2011
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ConditionGoodColorsGold, Brown, Orange, CremeMaterialOtherNumber of items1OrientationSquareArt sizeLargeHeight123 cmWidth123 cmSigns of usageusagesign-corneredge-wear, usagesign-peeling
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Private sellerUtrecht, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since December 2025 • 3 sales