Karel Appel
(Dutch 1921-2006)
Artist | Painter | Sculptor | Poet
Karel Appel was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet, and a founding member of the CoBrA avant-garde movement. Known for his bold colors, thick impasto, and raw, expressive style, Appel drew inspiration from children’s drawings, folk art, and primal forms. His energetic works often feature abstracted figures and faces that convey spontaneity and emotional intensity. Appel’s experimental approach and rejection of traditional aesthetics made him a major figure in postwar European art.
ARTIST COPYRIGHT
These artworks are original one-of-a-kind works by artist Karel Appel. The artist and their estate are the sole author of the artworks and retain all copyright and reproduction rights. Artworks may not be reproduced by any process or medium, without the express written permission of the artist or the artist estate.