Description
In Venster in Tourves, Roger Raveel distils a familiar motif – the window – into a bold, modern construction. The strong black frame anchors the image, while the surrounding planes and angled lines suggest space, light, and perspective without describing a literal scene.
The palette does a lot of the storytelling: warm yellows glow behind the panes, while cool greys and blues create a sense of structure and air. Fine patterns inside the window add texture and visual “noise,” contrasting with the clean, flat fields that make the composition feel calm and contemporary.
As a print, the work has a confident clarity that reads beautifully on the wall. Its balance of geometry and warmth makes it easy to place in both minimalist interiors and more eclectic settings—always with that unmistakable Raveel sense of measured play.
Details
Artist: Roger Raveel
Title: Venster in Tourves
Year: 1988
Medium/Technique: Colour woodcut / linocut on paper
Dimensions: 59 × 49 cm (H × W)
Edition: 58/100 (edition of 100)
Markings: Signed in pencil; numbered 58/100 in pencil; dated 1988
Condition
Very good
