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Oudes, Jaap (Dutch 1926-1998) Circus Krone 1959 kleurenpotlood 24 x 31 cm Achterzijde: 'Circus Krone die in Alkmaar was tussen 30-9 en 5 Oct 1959. 23 October 1959 en gemon. niet ingelijst Jaap Oudes (1926–1998) was a self-taught artist with boundless imagination. Inspired by folk art, Felix Timmermans and Brueghel, he developed a distinctive, colourful visual language filled with humour and narrative. His work — cheerful and nostalgic with a touch of surrealism — established him as a true outsider artist. Encouraged by his father, the painter Dirk Oudes, he remained faithful to his imagination and gained wide recognition both within and beyond the art world. An enchanting and whimsical work by the distinctive outsider artist Jaap Oudes.