Anthonie Pieter Schotel

Dordrecht 1890-1958 Laren (N.H.)
The Leidseplein, Amsterdam, seen from ‘Extase’, oil on canvas 60.2 x 70.5 cm, signed l.r.

literature: exp.cat. Enkhuizen, Rijksmuseum Zuiderzeemuseum (now: Zuiderzeemuseum), 'Verloren horizon, A.P. Schotel 1890-1958', 1986, page 15, cat.nr. 4; Carole Denninger, 'A.P. Schotel (1890-1958). De wereld van het water', Bussum 2012, image in colour page 147. Depicted in 'The Dutch Art Diary 2008'.

The city of Amsterdam has traditionally been loved by painters. In the early 19th century, our capital was the center of the romantic cityscape. The romantic painters were fond of the beautiful buildings and picturesque canals. Later on, the Amsterdam Impressionists mainly showed the dynamics of the city in their works. Anthonie Pieter Schotel had a great predilection for capturing river and seascapes in delicate, gray tones. Around 1950 he painted this Leidseplein from the top of nightclub ‘Extase’ and shows the Amsterdam world through a sunny veil of mist.

insurance value: € 30,000.-
starting bid: € 17,500.-