In a Certain Light
The painters of the Bergen School inspired by Cézanne, Van Gogh and Le Fauconnier

1 May - 5 September 2010

photos official start exhibition

The Expressionist artists of North Holland, known as the Bergen School, formed one of the leading movements in Dutch painting in the early 20th century. Bergen, a coastal village, was a meeting place for the modern artists of the day. Like many contemporary artists, they were greatly influenced by the paintings of Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh and Henri Le Fauconnier.

(Painting Charley Toorop)

This exhibition of Expressionist art from North Holland at the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar investigates these influences. Similarities with the styles of these famous artists are shown using visual illustrations.

Savour the pure, personal expression that the dunes, meadows, farms and trees of North Holland inspired in these artists. And discover how they adopted Van Gogh's use of light, Cézanne's contorted figures and Henri Le Fauconnier's natural signs.

Bicycle route
The Expressionist artists of North Holland found inspiration in the surrounding countryside. To appreciate this all the more the museum has devised two bicycle routes (15 and 35 kilometres) that pass by many of the places that these artists sketched and painted.

(Gerrit van Blaaderen, location Bergen NH)

Museum Kranenburgh
Bergen's Museum Kranenburgh features a complementary exhibition of art by Henri and Friso ten Holt and the Egmond School (with Dutch texting). We offer a joint ticket for both the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar and Museum Kranenburgh exhibitions, including a cup of coffee and a treat, and a bicycle route between the two museums for € 10.

Tickets
Adults € 6.00 / 65+ € 3.00 / Up to and including 18 years free admission

Open
Tuesday to Sunday 10 am - 5 pm / Closed on Mondays

(Gerrit van Blaaderen)

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