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Dionysus and Ariadne
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Dionysus and Ariadne; an unexpected twist

In the evocative realm of artistic interpretation, André Romijn’s oil on paper ‘Dionysus and Ariadne’ emerges as a captivating embodiment of myth, emotion and visual storytelling. This work transports the viewer into the heart of a mythological narrative, where the passionate dance of human emotions unfolds against the backdrop of…

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Portrait of an Italian Woman
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Portrait of an Italian Woman

In ‘Portrait of an Italian Woman’, André Romijn masterfully captures the allure of his muse with a harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary techniques. The subject, an Italian woman with striking dark red hair, is rendered with elegance and precision. Her full lips and prominent cheekbones create a symphony of…

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Dream by André Romijn Artist portrait painter
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The Dream in Oil

André Romijn, an award-winning artist, was inspired to create ‘The Dream,’ an oil painting on wood, by a 1910 black & white photograph taken by Imogen Cunningham, one of the first professional female photographers in the USA. Renowned as a trailblazer in 20th-century photography, Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976) played a pivotal…

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An Ode to Daydreams
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At first glance, André Romijn’s ‘An Ode to Daydreams’ commands attention and elicits a sense of serene introspection. The classic elegance of the central figure, beautifully positioned on a sumptuous red leather sofa, evokes not just admiration for her beauty, but curiosity about her thoughts. Romijn displays an astute understanding…

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