Charles Sayers 1901-1943 / Engelse editie

The painters who were active in the Dutch East Indies in the first half of the twentieth century were a colourful group. All they had in common was an attraction to the myth of this island paradise. As could be expected, the output of this heterogeneous group of professionals, amateurs and 'tourists' produced a huge variety of works. However, some artist did stand out: Roland Strasser, Isaac Isra?ls, Max Fleischer, Walter Spies and Charles Sayers. Works by these painters succeeded in breaking with the conservatism that dominated Indies arts at the time. Charles Sayers work is a good example of this. In his paintings, he evolved from an initially realistic approach to a moderate form of Expressionism. A photographic perspective appears to underpin his works. The subjects are often dramatic, emotional and dynamic, aspects he conveyed through a very vivid palette. Nowadays, works by Charles Sayers are eminently collectible. This book documents Sayer's life and illustrates the broad scop