Lot 218: Ekke A. Kleima (Dutch, 1899-1958)

Kerkje te Breede
signed with initials 'EK' (lower right), and inscribed with title (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
46 x 62 cm.
Painted circa 1938-1940.

Simonis & Buunk Kunsthandel, Ede, where acquired by the present owner.

Kleima was a member of the Ploeg from 1926 until 1950. He is known for his landscapes of the province of Groningen. In 1982 the Groninger museum organised a solo exhibition with Kleima's work. Around 1940 Kleima executed several paintings of the church of Breede (see: exh.cat. Ekke Kleima, Groninger Museum, 1982, cat.no. 27).

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