Arnold Marc Gorter - The Vordense Beek in winter

Very large work in beautiful condition, oil on canvas in a beautiful ornamental frame by the painter AM Gorter and is hand signed at the bottom right.
The "Vorden" stream is shown in beautiful light. When the viewer is positioned to the right in front of the painting, the stream runs to the left and at a position on the left, the stream runs to the right. Gorter painted this subject over several seasons.
His paintings were mainly influenced by his love for nature. The works that Gorter exhibited in 1890 were received with enthusiasm by both the public and the press.
His vast landscapes, painted with broad brushstrokes and subdued colors, did not offer a cheerful perspective on Eastern Netherlands. Yet he enjoyed cross-border popularity during his lifetime.
Arnold Marc Gorter, born in Almelo, mainly spent his time in Amsterdam. Although he worked in different areas, the natural beauty of the Achterhoek, Drenthe and his beloved native Twente remained his main source of inspiration.
Initially, Gorter's work showed similarities with the Hague School, but later he developed his own views. He was not influenced by art developments and mainly painted autumn and winter landscapes, with the aim of creating moody interpretations of nature.
Although he made many outdoor studies, he composed his large paintings mainly from his imagination. Sometimes these works involved enormous canvases, with which he achieved great success at international exhibitions.
Gorter was chairman of the artists' associations Arti and St Lucas. In 1922 he made a five-week painting trip along the Norwegian coast together with Queen Wilhelmina.