Henry Bruinsma

Painting

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image features a portrait of a man in glasses and a suit, surrounded by abstract outlines of musicians playing various instruments, which creates a harmonious blend of human and musical themes.

The image features a portrait of a man in glasses and a suit, surrounded by abstract outlines of musicians playing various instruments, which creates a harmonious blend of human and musical themes.

Name/Title

Henry Bruinsma

Entry/Object ID

2007.6.1

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Category

Calvin Faculty Artist, Alumni Artist, Vault, Calvin University, People
Historical

Made/Created

Artist

Edgar G. Boevé

Date made

1953

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

25 in

Width

21 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

31 in

Width

27 in

General Notes

Note

The 1953 Prism was dedicated to Henry Bruinsma, who was the third faculty member of the Music Department from 1947-1955. He taught multiple classes in music theory and composition and lead the Calvin Band and Orchestra.