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{{Short description|Dutch sculptor, ceramist and painter (1906–1984)}}
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'''Theodorus Antonius Hubertus Maria (Theo) Dobbelman''' (22 October 1906 in Nijmegen &ndash; 7 September 1984 in Montalivet-les-Bains, France) was a Dutch sculptor, ceramist and painter.<ref>[https://rkd.nl/nl/explore/artists/23371 Biographical data] at the Netherlands Institute for Art History.</ref>
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'''Theodorus Antonius Hubertus Maria (Theo) Dobbelman''' ([[Nijmegen]], 22 October 1906 – Montalivet-les-Bains, France, 7 September 1984) was a Dutch sculptor, [[ceramist]] and painter.<ref name="RKD"/>


Dobbelman came into prominence as ceramist and leader of the experimental division of [[De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles]] in Delft since 1956. He also taught at the [[Rijksakademie|Royal Academy of Fine Arts]] in Amsterdam.
== Live and work ==
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Dobbelman (also: Dobbelmann) was the son of soap maker and politician Pierre Dobbelmann. He initially studied chemistry at the Swiss Fribourg, where he also graduated. He settled in Amsterdam, where he befriended ceramist [[Just van Deventer]]. From 1941 he worked with him in his company Tanagra Pottery. After the Second World War Dobbelman left the business, and he worked as an independent artist. In 1956 he became the leader of an experimental division of [[De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles]] in Delft. The department focused on the renewal of ceramics as art form.


== Biography ==
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Dobbelman taught ceramics associated with the Institute of Applied Art and the [[Rijksakademie|Royal Academy of Fine Arts]], both in Amsterdam. His students included Frank van Brakel, [[Lies Cosijn]], [[Hannie Mein]], Francine Timmers, and [[Jan van der Vaart]]. He was president of Saint Luke Artist Association and member of [[Arti et Amicitiae]]. Later in his life he was invested as a Knight of the [[Order of Orange-Nassau]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}}
=== Early life ===
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Dobbelman (also: Dobbelmann) was the son of soap maker and politician Pierre Dobbelmann. He initially studied chemistry at the Swiss Fribourg, where he also graduated. He settled in Amsterdam, where he befriended ceramist [[Just van Deventer]].


From 1941 he worked with him in his company Tanagra Pottery. After the Second World War Dobbelman left the business, and he worked as an independent artist. In 1956 he became the leader of an experimental division of [[De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles]] in Delft. The department focused on the renewal of ceramics as art form. Early pupils out there were [[Lies Cosijn]] and Jet Sielcken.<ref>[[Mienke Simon Thomas]]. ''Goed in vorm: honderd jaar ontwerpen in Nederland.'' 2008. p. 189</ref> One of the latest pupils out there was [[Simone Haak]].<ref name="TW 2018">Trudy van der Wees, "[http://verhalenwiki.nl/index.php?title=Simone_Haak Simone Haak]," at ''verhalenwiki.nl,'' last updated 22 July 2018.</ref>
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Dobbelman died in France and was buried on [[Zorgvlied (cemetery)|cemetery Zorgvlied]].


=== Later career ===
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== Work in the public space (selection) ==
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Dobbelman taught ceramics associated with the Institute of Applied Art and the [[Rijksakademie|Royal Academy of Fine Arts]], both in Amsterdam. His students included Frank van Brakel,, [[Hannie Mein]], Francine Timmers, and [[Jan van der Vaart (ceramist)|Jan van der Vaart]]. He was president of Saint Luke Artist Association and member of [[Arti et Amicitiae]].

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Later in his life he was invested as a Knight of the [[Order of Orange-Nassau]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}} Dobbelman died in France and was buried on [[Zorgvlied (cemetery)|cemetery Zorgvlied]].

== Work ==
Over the years Dobbelman contributed with numerous designs for ceramics, bronze and terra cotta, and to publications, commissions and illustrations. In 1976 the [[Princessehof Ceramics Museum]] in [[Leeuwarden]] contributed with a retrospective of his work.<ref>J. Romijn, ''Theo Dobbelman: een overzicht : keramiek, brons, terra cotta, publicaties, opdrachten, illustraties.'' Princessehof, 1976</ref><ref>Slikke Doelen en Marius Touwen. "[http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ddd:010620355:mpeg21:p013 Theo Dobbelman". "Leeuwarder courant : hoofdblad van Friesland]". Leeuwarden, 1976/10/29, p. 13.</ref>

=== Exhibitions, a selection ===
* 1948. Group exhibition in Arti, [[Arti et Amicitiae]], Amsterdam.<ref>"[http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ddd:011173460:mpeg21:p003 Kunst Groepen-tentoonstelling in Arti]," ''De Gooi- en Eemlander : nieuws- en advertentieblad,'' Hilversum, 1948/02/13.</ref>
* 1955. Sculptures in the Lijnbaan, [[Lijnbaan]] Rotterdam.<ref>Adri Laan. "[http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ddd:010952231:mpeg21:p005 BEELDEN IN DE LIJNBAAN Afschrikwekkend beeld als middelpunt van goed werk]". ''Het vrije volk : democratisch-socialistisch dagblad''. Rotterdam, 1955/08/25</ref>
* 1959. De porseleyne fles ín Paríjs, Dutch Institute in Paris.<ref>Cor de Groot, "[http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ABCDDD:010875745:mpeg21:p009 Jonge kunstenaressen verníeuwden Delfts aardewerk „De porseleyne fles” ín Paríjs]". ''De Volkskrant''. 's-Hertogenbosch, 1959/12/22, p. 9.</ref>
* 1965. Ceramic sculptures, indoor and outdoor, [[Museum Arnhem]], Arnhem.<ref>Ad Interim. "[http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=KBNRC01:000034700:mpeg21:p019 Kleden aan de wand, ceramiek in de tuin in zomers Arnhem]". ''Algemeen Handelsblad''. Amsterdam, 1965/08/21, p. 19.</ref>

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=== Works in the public space (selection) ===
* Heerhugowaard, Untitled (1980), ''Granaat-Smaragd'' (Garnet-Emerald), at school "The Aventurine"
* Heerhugowaard, Untitled (1980), ''Granaat-Smaragd'' (Garnet-Emerald), at school "The Aventurine"
* Veenendaal, Untitled (1968), a ceramic cube at the base Kerkwijk
* Veenendaal, Untitled (1968), a ceramic cube at the base Kerkwijk

=== Photo gallery ===
<gallery widths="200" heights="200">
Dobbelman, Theo - Platte schaal met opstaand randje (1949).jpg|Flat bowl with raised edge (1949)
Dobbelman, Theo - Tegel met decor van zittend meisje met spiegel (1955).jpg|Tile with decor of sitting girl with mirror (1955)
Dobbelman, Theo - Tegel met decor van 2 meisjesfiguren.jpg|Tile with decor of two girl figures (1959)
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Granaat-Smaragd Heerhugowaard.JPG|Without title (1980), Heerhugowaard
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== See also ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.capriolus.nl/nl/content/dobbelmann-theo Theo Dobbelmann] at Capriolus Contemporary Ceramics

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Latest revision as of 20:51, 10 November 2024

Theo Dobbelman
Born
Theodorus Antonius Hubertus Maria Dobbelman

22 October 1906[1]
Nijmegen
Died
Montalivet-les-Bains, France
NationalityDutch
EducationAcademie Minerva; De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles[2]
Known forCeramics

Theodorus Antonius Hubertus Maria (Theo) Dobbelman (Nijmegen, 22 October 1906 – Montalivet-les-Bains, France, 7 September 1984) was a Dutch sculptor, ceramist and painter.[1]

Dobbelman came into prominence as ceramist and leader of the experimental division of De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles in Delft since 1956. He also taught at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam.

Biography

[edit]

Early life

[edit]

Dobbelman (also: Dobbelmann) was the son of soap maker and politician Pierre Dobbelmann. He initially studied chemistry at the Swiss Fribourg, where he also graduated. He settled in Amsterdam, where he befriended ceramist Just van Deventer.

From 1941 he worked with him in his company Tanagra Pottery. After the Second World War Dobbelman left the business, and he worked as an independent artist. In 1956 he became the leader of an experimental division of De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles in Delft. The department focused on the renewal of ceramics as art form. Early pupils out there were Lies Cosijn and Jet Sielcken.[3] One of the latest pupils out there was Simone Haak.[2]

Later career

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Dobbelman taught ceramics associated with the Institute of Applied Art and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, both in Amsterdam. His students included Frank van Brakel,, Hannie Mein, Francine Timmers, and Jan van der Vaart. He was president of Saint Luke Artist Association and member of Arti et Amicitiae.

Later in his life he was invested as a Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.[citation needed] Dobbelman died in France and was buried on cemetery Zorgvlied.

Work

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Over the years Dobbelman contributed with numerous designs for ceramics, bronze and terra cotta, and to publications, commissions and illustrations. In 1976 the Princessehof Ceramics Museum in Leeuwarden contributed with a retrospective of his work.[4][5]

Exhibitions, a selection

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  • 1948. Group exhibition in Arti, Arti et Amicitiae, Amsterdam.[6]
  • 1955. Sculptures in the Lijnbaan, Lijnbaan Rotterdam.[7]
  • 1959. De porseleyne fles ín Paríjs, Dutch Institute in Paris.[8]
  • 1965. Ceramic sculptures, indoor and outdoor, Museum Arnhem, Arnhem.[9]

Works in the public space (selection)

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  • Heerhugowaard, Untitled (1980), Granaat-Smaragd (Garnet-Emerald), at school "The Aventurine"
  • Veenendaal, Untitled (1968), a ceramic cube at the base Kerkwijk
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  • Flat bowl with raised edge (1949)
    Flat bowl with raised edge (1949)
  • Tile with decor of sitting girl with mirror (1955)
    Tile with decor of sitting girl with mirror (1955)
  • Tile with decor of two girl figures (1959)
    Tile with decor of two girl figures (1959)
  • Without title (1980), Heerhugowaard
    Without title (1980), Heerhugowaard

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Biographical data at the Netherlands Institute for Art History.
  2. ^ a b Trudy van der Wees, "Simone Haak," at verhalenwiki.nl, last updated 22 July 2018.
  3. ^ Mienke Simon Thomas. Goed in vorm: honderd jaar ontwerpen in Nederland. 2008. p. 189
  4. ^ J. Romijn, Theo Dobbelman: een overzicht : keramiek, brons, terra cotta, publicaties, opdrachten, illustraties. Princessehof, 1976
  5. ^ Slikke Doelen en Marius Touwen. "Theo Dobbelman". "Leeuwarder courant : hoofdblad van Friesland". Leeuwarden, 1976/10/29, p. 13.
  6. ^ "Kunst Groepen-tentoonstelling in Arti," De Gooi- en Eemlander : nieuws- en advertentieblad, Hilversum, 1948/02/13.
  7. ^ Adri Laan. "BEELDEN IN DE LIJNBAAN Afschrikwekkend beeld als middelpunt van goed werk". Het vrije volk : democratisch-socialistisch dagblad. Rotterdam, 1955/08/25
  8. ^ Cor de Groot, "Jonge kunstenaressen verníeuwden Delfts aardewerk „De porseleyne fles” ín Paríjs". De Volkskrant. 's-Hertogenbosch, 1959/12/22, p. 9.
  9. ^ Ad Interim. "Kleden aan de wand, ceramiek in de tuin in zomers Arnhem". Algemeen Handelsblad. Amsterdam, 1965/08/21, p. 19.
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