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Johfra Bosschart (1919-1998) was a Dutch painter known for his surrealist and mystical paintings that often incorporated astrological symbolism. He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Early LifeMaldoror SeriesThe Zodiac SeriesAmsterdam 1981 and the Following Year:Johfra Bosschart: Occult Surrealist:LegacyFrequently Asked Questions In the 1950s, Bosschart

Johfra Bosschart, Unio Mystica, 1973 Born in 1919 as Franciscus Johannes Gijsbertus van den Berg in Rotterdam or as more commonly known Johfra Bosschart (The Artist adopted the pseudonym JohFra by using the first three letters from each of his two first names in reverse order.) was a Dutch surrealist Artist. Johfra and his wife Artist Ellen Lórien, established themselves in Paris and then Fleurac, France after relocating from the Netherlands after World War II. Johfra described his works in his own words as

The Great Success In 1973, inspired by the Haarlem art critic Hein Steehouwer poster magnate Engel Verkerke launches the idea of making a poster series of the twelve zodiac signs. Steehouwer advises Johfra to him to make these works. Verkerke closes a for Johfra lucrative contract. This eases the money problems for Johfra and Ellen Lórien. The

Johfra Bosschart (1919-1998) was a Dutch painter known for his surrealist and mystical paintings that often incorporated astrological symbolism. He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Early LifeMaldoror SeriesThe Zodiac SeriesAmsterdam 1981 and the Following Year:Johfra Bosschart: Occult Surrealist:LegacyFrequently Asked Questions In the 1950s, Bosschart

The Great Success In 1973, inspired by the Haarlem art critic Hein Steehouwer poster magnate Engel Verkerke launches the idea of making a poster series of the twelve zodiac signs. Steehouwer advises Johfra to him to make these works. Verkerke closes a for Johfra lucrative contract. This eases the money problems for Johfra and Ellen Lórien. The

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Johfra Bosschart, Unio Mystica, 1973 Born in 1919 as Franciscus Johannes Gijsbertus van den Berg in Rotterdam or as more commonly known Johfra Bosschart (The Artist adopted the pseudonym JohFra by using the first three letters from each of his two first names in reverse order.) was a Dutch surrealist Artist. Johfra and his wife Artist Ellen Lórien, established themselves in Paris and then Fleurac, France after relocating from the Netherlands after World War II. Johfra described his works in his own words as

Johfra Bosschart (1919-1998) was a Dutch painter known for his surrealist and mystical paintings that often incorporated astrological symbolism. He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Early LifeMaldoror SeriesThe Zodiac SeriesAmsterdam 1981 and the Following Year:Johfra Bosschart: Occult Surrealist:LegacyFrequently Asked Questions In the 1950s, Bosschart

The Great Success In 1973, inspired by the Haarlem art critic Hein Steehouwer poster magnate Engel Verkerke launches the idea of making a poster series of the twelve zodiac signs. Steehouwer advises Johfra to him to make these works. Verkerke closes a for Johfra lucrative contract. This eases the money problems for Johfra and Ellen Lórien. The

Google Johfra and you will find an endless stream of world famous artworks. Many communities write about the major influence Johfra Bosschart has had over the world. From Colombia to Australia, from The United States to his home country The Netherlands. Although many people will recognize the zodiac paintings that have been published as posters in the 70’s, not everyone knows about the absolute pioneer of fantastic realism in The Netherlands and his mind boggling oeuvre. And there is a good reason for it. Not only has the artist struggled with his underdog status all the way up to his death in 1998, but the biggest Johfra collection in the world has stayed hidden in storage for decades.

Johfra Bosschart (1919-1998) was a Dutch painter known for his surrealist and mystical paintings that often incorporated astrological symbolism. He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Early LifeMaldoror SeriesThe Zodiac SeriesAmsterdam 1981 and the Following Year:Johfra Bosschart: Occult Surrealist:LegacyFrequently Asked Questions In the 1950s, Bosschart

Google Johfra and you will find an endless stream of world famous artworks. Many communities write about the major influence Johfra Bosschart has had over the world. From Colombia to Australia, from The United States to his home country The Netherlands. Although many people will recognize the zodiac paintings that have been published as posters in the 70’s, not everyone knows about the absolute pioneer of fantastic realism in The Netherlands and his mind boggling oeuvre. And there is a good reason for it. Not only has the artist struggled with his underdog status all the way up to his death in 1998, but the biggest Johfra collection in the world has stayed hidden in storage for decades.

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Johfra Bosschart (1919-1998) was a Dutch painter known for his surrealist and mystical paintings that often incorporated astrological symbolism. He was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Early LifeMaldoror SeriesThe Zodiac SeriesAmsterdam 1981 and the Following Year:Johfra Bosschart: Occult Surrealist:LegacyFrequently Asked Questions In the 1950s, Bosschart