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Painting My Grandfather

My grandfather was an artpainter.🎨 Recently I came across his paintingpalette and painted him when he was 17 years old.

At the start of WOII he was a soldier, he survived the big bombardment of Rotterdam, but was sent to a labour camp in Germany 11 nov 1944.

End of the war he managed to escape with a friend and made it home safely back to his wife, she had just given birth to her first son (my father).

specs: oil on panel 45x 30 cm.

©paining Coen Wieman

©music by Coen Wieman 2003

More info: coenwieman.nl

Coen Wieman (1976) is a dutch artist, his work (paintings and objects) are often fotorealistic as well as magical realistic

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Coen Wieman (1976) is a dutch artist, his work (paintings and objects) are often fotorealistic as well as magical realistic

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Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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