We are pleased to represent the work of Charles Donker in America. His etchings are quite remarkable for their technical virtuosity and unique vision of the Dutch countryside. In keeping with the tradition of Rembrandt, Seghers and other 17th century Dutch etchers, Donker is inspired by where he lives and describes his homeland with great detail and delicacy. These prints present a special place in the world as seen through the eyes of a master craftsman.
The artist prints his own work and the editions are small, normally 20-30 impressions. Charles Donker's work is in the collection of many prominent museums including the Rijksmuseum, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Rembrandthuis Museum. The Rembrandthuis, in fact, produced an important catalog and exhibition of Donker's etchings in 2002-03. The catalog was authored by Eddy de Jongh and Peter Schatborn. Further information about the artist is available on request.
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Achter Fort Ruygenhoek
Etching, 2002, edition 30. 9 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. Signed in pencil, lower right. A fine impression in fine condition. The margins are full and untrimmed. The scene is near Utrecht, Holland. Donker typically prints on white or ivory paper of a medium or slightly heavier weight.
$750 |
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Besneeuwde Heg Rhijnauwen
Etching, 2004-05, edition 20. 9 5/8 x 10 1/2 in. Signed in pencil. This is a fine, atmospheric impression printed with rich plate tone. The margins are full and the condition is excellent.
$750 |
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Beuk (Beech Tree)
Etching and aquatint, undated (circa 2000), edition 30. 10 3/4 x 13 7/8 in. Signed in pencil. This is a fine impression in fine condition with full margins. This print is remarkable for it's technical virtuosity and makes one think of Hercules Seghers experimental approach to what is ultimately a rather simple subject.
$900 |
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Bos V
Etching, 1995, edition probably about 25. This is a proof impression and is so inscribed. 9 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. Signed and titled in pencil. A fine impression printed with tone. Full margins. Fine condition.
$750 |
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Bos VII
Etching, 1995, edition 40. 11 5/8 x 9 3/8 in. Signed and titled in pencil. A fine impression printed with tone. Full margins. Excellent condition. This is one of several dense landscape etchings from this same series from the 1990s.
$750 |
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Dead Duck
Etching, 1972, edition 50. 8 1/8 x 13 1/2 in. Signed in pencil. A fine impression in fine condition. Full margins. Primarily a landscape etcher, Donker also produced many remarkable animal studies exquisite in detail.
$800 |
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Fort in de Sneeuw
Etching and aquatint, 1992, edition 40. 10 5/8 x 14 1/4 in. Signed and titled in pencil. A superb impression of this potent image. The margins are full and the condition is fine. The addition of aquatint here enhances the effects of a cold winter view with patches of snow. There is a Munch-like vision here but without a human presence.
$900 |
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Groningen
Etching, 2002, edition 20. 9 3/8 x 11 5/8 in. Titled in the plate and signed in pencil. This is very fine impression printed with dramatic plate tone. The margins are full. The condition is fine. This beautifully drawn work suggests a light rainfall which is achieved by the fine wiping scratches on the right of the composition.
$800 |
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Groningen Oude Dijk
Etching, 2005, edition 10. 7 1/8 x 7 3/8 in. Titled in the plate and signed in pencil. This is a fine impression printed with dramatic plate tone. The margins are full. The condition is fine. Groningen is the city where the Dutch art association "de Ploeg" was founded in 1918.
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Groningen, Godlinzer Oude Dijk I
Etching, 2003, edition 20. 9 1/4 x 11 5/8 in. Signed and titled in pencil. This is a fine, luminous impression in fine condition. The margins are full. A close view of this print shows a light veil of ink left on the plate for atmospheric effects.
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Groningen, Tuin Anemoon
Etching, 2008, edition 25. 10 x 11 3/4 in. Signed in pencil and titled in the plate "Groningen." A fine impression in fine condition. Full margins. The title translates to "Garden Anemones." This outstanding print achieves a great deal through subtle suggestion.
$800 |
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Kooidijk Ringsland
Etching, 2005, edition 20. 9 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. Signed and titled in pencil. This is a fine impression printed with dramatic plate tone. The margins are full and the condition is excellent. Like Rembrandt before him, Donker often varies the inking from one impression to the next. The results can be dramatically different upon comparison.
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Leersumse Veld II
Etching, 2003, edition 30. 10 x 13 1/8 in. Signed and titled in pencil. This is a fine impression in fine condition. The margins are full. This large print depicts a forest near Utrecht, Holland. Like so many of his Dutch landscape etchings, this work compels us to think of great tradition of the 17th century etchers; Rembrandt, Seghers, van Ruisdael and others.
$900 |
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Magnolia (IA)
Etching, 2007, edition only 5. 9 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. Signed and titled in pencil. This is a fine, delicate impression in fine condition. The margins are full. This work preceeds Magnolia IB with the aquatint added.
$850 |
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Magnolia (IB)
Etching and aquatint, 2008, edition 15. 9 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. Signed and dated (April) in the plate. Signed and titled in pencil. A superb impression of this outstanding print. The margins are full and the condition is fine. This is one of a few variations on this subject, here with the aquatint background to further accentuate the outline of the flowers.
$850 |
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Magnolia II
Etching, 2008, edition 15. 9 1/2 x 11 3/8in. Signed and titled in pencil. A fine impression in fine condition with full margins. This is just one of Donker's recent studies of the magnolia flower. This is a very sensitive rendering etched with great skill.
$850 |
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Magnolia III
Etching , 2009, edition probably 15 (this is a proof impression). 11 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. Dated in the plate "April 2009" and titled in the plate "Nora's Magnolia." Signed in pencil and also titled. This is a fine impression printed with tone. The margins are full and the condition is excellent.
$850 |
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Rhijnauwen
Etching, 2000, total edition about 20-25; this a proof impression. 10 5/8 x 13 1/2 in. Signed and titled in pencil. This impression inscribed "pr". There is also a tiny inscription in the plate indicating the year 2000 and "April 4." Fine impression and condition. Full margins. The title refers to a small forest near Utrecht. There is also a castle by this name in this vicinity.
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Rhijnauwen
Etching, 2009, edition probably 20 (this a proof impression). 10 1/2 x 14 3/8 in. Signed in pencil. This is a fine, delicate impression in fine condition. The margins are full and untrimmed. This large print by Donker incorporates all the elements of his best work; refined design, rich detail, atmosphere, and an element of mystery.
$900 |
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Tafeleenden
Etching, 1985, edition probably about 20. 10 3/8 x 14 1/4 in. Signed and titled in pencil. This very fine impression is inscribed "proefdruk"('proof').
The margins are full. The condition is fine. The title of this large, outstanding work translates to "Canvasbacks."
$900 |
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