Summary
Tube of Jo Sonja's Artist Gouache in Rich Gold. Used by artist Yoka Van Den Brink, to paint objects in the Hindeloopen style, circa 1993.
Hindeloopen craft techniques date back to the 16th century, to the port of Hindeloopen, in Friesland in the North of Holland where sailors developed a decorative tradition of handpainting domestic items to add colour to the dark houses through winter. Motifs include flowers, scrolls, buds, birds and sometimes bible scenes and landscapes.
Physical Description
Tube of Jo Sonja's Artist Gouache. The tube is plastic, with a black lid and cream body printed in maroon, black and gold. Coloured circle at top of tube indicates colour of paint.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Chroma Australia Pty Ltd, New South Wales, Australia, circa 1993
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User
Mrs Yoka Van Den Brink, Newport, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1993
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Inscriptions
Jo Sonja's Artist Gouache/Velvet Malt Finish/Acrylic Gouache/ 75ml.
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References
See Parent Record
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Keywords
Artistic Practices, Commerce, Crafts, Cultural Identity, Cultural Traditions, Dutch Communities, Dutch Immigration, Furniture, Handcrafts, Hindeloopen Art
