Straatbeeld met figuren 1944

"Straatbeeld met figuren" (Street Scene with Figures), a 1944 work by Dutch artist Hendrik Nicolaas Werkman, depicts a street scene with simplified, almost abstract figures in a muted palette. The figures, rendered in shades of grey and blue, stand against a background of muted yellow and brown buildings, suggesting a city street. The artist's unique style, characterized by bold strokes and simplified forms, reflects the wartime conditions under which it was created. This artwork, created in the year of Werkman's death, provides a glimpse into the artist's expressive and evocative use of color and form, marking a significant moment in his career.