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Portrait of Guus Preitinger, the artist's wife

Kees van Dongen1911

Van Gogh Museum

Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hand on hip Augusta (Guus) van Dongen-Preitinger gazes provocatively at her husband. Her bright blue dress and light skin contrast with the dark purple coat and scarlet background. Kees van Dongen used green to represent the shadows on Guus’ arms and neck. This daring combination of large areas of colour is characteristic of Fauvism.

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  • Title: Portrait of Guus Preitinger, the artist's wife
  • Creator: Kees van Dongen
  • Creator Lifespan: 1877-01-26/1968-05-28
  • Date Created: 1911
  • Type: Portrait
  • Rights: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
  • External Link: Van Gogh Museum
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