Untitled 1945 - 1960

André van der Vossen

Paper
30 ⨯ 20 cm
ConditionExcellent
€ 900 - 1.000

The Millen House

• About the artwork
  André van der Vossen (1893–1963) created this Untitled paper collage in the mid-20th century, reflecting his modernist approach to abstraction. The artwork, measuring 32.0 x 125.0 cm, features a striking composition of intersecting black linear forms layered over muted pinks, soft grays, and vibrant orange and yellow tones. These elements create a compelling tension between structure and fluidity, invoking the balance of geometry and organic expression.Signed in pencil as “André van der Vossen” below the work, this piece demonstrates the artist’s deep engagement with modernist aesthetics, resonating with influences from De Stijl and Constructivism. The vivid orange and yellow evoke a warm, emotive energy, while the layered textures of the collage material add a tactile quality to the composition.Framed in a simple wooden frame, this work showcases Van der Vossen’s ability to blend color, form, and material into a harmonious yet dynamic whole. A unique example of mid-20th-century abstraction, this piece aligns Van der Vossen’s legacy with contemporaries such as Jean Arp and Sonia Delaunay. further highlighting his contribution to the Dutch modernist movement.
• About the artist

  André van der Vossen was a Dutch graphic designer, painter and draftsman. He went to the School voor Bouwkunde, Versierende Kunsten en Kunstambachten in Haarlem.

  He specialized in wood-cuts. From 1917 until 1933, he worked for the firm Joh. Enschedé en Zonen in Haarlem. He also worked for the PTT where he was the designer of postage stamps.

  After the Second World War, from 1948 on, he began painting in the Geometric to Abstract-Expressionist style. He was actively involved with Vrij Beelden, the counterpart of the international avant-garde movement Cobra, and Liga Nieuw Beelden.

  From 1949 on, he exhibited in the Salon des Realités Nouvelles annually until 1956.

  Van der Vossen died in 1963 in Bloemendaal.

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