Untitled (Sand Horizon Triptych) is a serene, minimalist mixed-media landscape by Piet Althers—an accomplished fifth-generation Dutch artist known for his atmospheric abstractions and free, sweeping movement. In this elongated 64 × 20 in. triptych, Althers layers acrylic, collage, and fine sand texture across soft gradients of beige, lavender, and muted gold. Delicate horizontal gestural marks drift across the composition like ripples, tidal traces, or wind-carved dunes, while angled beams of white create an ethereal, light-struck horizon. Signed “Althers,” this rare large-format work demonstrates the artist’s mastery of calm, meditative space. A striking vintage European-modernist piece acquired in New York and ideal for collectors seeking elegant contemporary minimalism blended with old-world artistry.
This elongated 64 × 20 in. triptych features a tranquil, horizon-like abstraction rendered in acrylic, collage, sand texture, and multi-media techniques on paper. Across soft expanses of beige, ivory, and muted lavender, Althers introduces clusters of fine, linear gestures in lavender-gray—marks resembling drifting reeds, shoreline reflections, or the delicate movement of water. These marks float weightlessly across the expanse, creating a meditative sense of rhythm and continuity.
Diagonal shafts of diffused white light sweep across each panel, evoking sunbeams on mist, desert light, or the soft dissolution of atmosphere—an effect Althers frequently employs to create depth without heavy physical texture. The use of sand pigment in this work provides subtle tactile irregularities, giving the surface an earthy grounding beneath the ethereal palette.
Stylistically, this work is an example of mid-century European atmospheric minimalism, merging controlled mark-making with vast tonal fields. It demonstrates Althers’ fascination with open space, motion, and the intersection of abstraction and nature. His subtle gestures reference landscapes, waterways, or dunes, not through literal depiction but through emotional resonance.
The triptych format enhances the sense of continuity and calm, transforming the work into a quiet panoramic experience. Signed “Althers” on the right panel, the work matches known signature forms and materials from his 1970s–80s European and American periods.
Piet Althers, born in 1930 in Holland, is the fifth generation in a distinguished family of Dutch painters and sculptors. Raised in an environment where fine art was part of everyday life, he received rigorous early artistic instruction, working under his father’s guidance to develop classical drawing, composition, and surface techniques. These formative experiences laid the foundation for the depth and refinement visible in his mature works.
At age twelve, Althers emigrated with his family to Spain, where the Mediterranean’s luminous color and expressive artistic culture deeply influenced his development. His exposure to Spanish modernism encouraged explorations in movement, gesture, and abstraction—elements that would eventually define his artistic voice.
His first solo exhibition in 1951 launched a multi-decade career across Europe. Althers traveled extensively, exhibiting in Spain, France, the Netherlands, and Italy, building a reputation for works characterized by elegance, restraint, and atmospheric beauty. Beyond painting, he became successful in the fields of ceramic design and tapestry design, disciplines that heightened his sensitivity to texture, layering, and material interplay.
In 1980, Althers relocated to the United States, where his work received immediate praise from collectors and galleries. American audiences were drawn to his soft, aerodynamic compositions—florals, abstractions, and horizon landscapes that fused European finesse with modern minimalism. His paintings often reflect a synthesis of nature, memory, and motion, conveyed through translucent layers of color and carefully orchestrated compositional flow.
Today, Althers is admired for his ability to create artworks that feel simultaneously grounded and ethereal, classical yet contemporary—qualities vividly displayed in Untitled (Sand Horizon Triptych).
Piet Althers (Dutch–Spanish–American, b.1930)
Untitled (Sand Horizon Triptych), c.1970s–1980s
Collage, acrylic, sand & mixed media on paper
64 × 20 in. (triptych format)
Signed “Althers.”
Minimalist mixed-media triptych with soft beige–lavender gradients, sand texture, and expressive gestural marks. A rare large-format atmospheric abstraction by Althers.
Provenance: Acquired in NYC; Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
Artist: Piet Althers (b.1930, Holland)
Title: Untitled (Sand Horizon Triptych) (attributed)
Date: c.1970s–1980s
Medium: Collage, acrylic, sand & multi-media on paper
Dimensions: 64 × 20 in.
Signature: Signed “Althers,” lower right panel
Description:
A serene panoramic triptych featuring soft tonal gradients and elegant gestural abstractions. Executed with acrylic, collage, and sand-texture techniques characteristic of Althers’ mature European and American style.
Authenticity:
Signature, medium, palette, and stylistic traits are consistent with authenticated works by Piet Althers.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with light toning consistent with age. No tears or structural issues. Suitable for archival framing.
Provenance:
Piet Althers (Artist Studio)
Private Collection, New York City
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — Current Owner
Piet Althers (Artist Studio)
Private Collection, New York City
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — Current Owner
Untitled (Sand Horizon Triptych) is a serene, minimalist mixed-media landscape by Piet Althers—an accomplished fifth-generation Dutch artist known for his atmospheric abstractions and free, sweeping movement. In this elongated 64 × 20 in. triptych, Althers layers acrylic, collage, and fine sand texture across soft gradients of beige, lavender, and muted gold. Delicate horizontal gestural marks drift across the composition like ripples, tidal traces, or wind-carved dunes, while angled beams of white create an ethereal, light-struck horizon. Signed “Althers,” this rare large-format work demonstrates the artist’s mastery of calm, meditative space. A striking vintage European-modernist piece acquired in New York and ideal for collectors seeking elegant contemporary minimalism blended with old-world artistry.
This elongated 64 × 20 in. triptych features a tranquil, horizon-like abstraction rendered in acrylic, collage, sand texture, and multi-media techniques on paper. Across soft expanses of beige, ivory, and muted lavender, Althers introduces clusters of fine, linear gestures in lavender-gray—marks resembling drifting reeds, shoreline reflections, or the delicate movement of water. These marks float weightlessly across the expanse, creating a meditative sense of rhythm and continuity.
Diagonal shafts of diffused white light sweep across each panel, evoking sunbeams on mist, desert light, or the soft dissolution of atmosphere—an effect Althers frequently employs to create depth without heavy physical texture. The use of sand pigment in this work provides subtle tactile irregularities, giving the surface an earthy grounding beneath the ethereal palette.
Stylistically, this work is an example of mid-century European atmospheric minimalism, merging controlled mark-making with vast tonal fields. It demonstrates Althers’ fascination with open space, motion, and the intersection of abstraction and nature. His subtle gestures reference landscapes, waterways, or dunes, not through literal depiction but through emotional resonance.
The triptych format enhances the sense of continuity and calm, transforming the work into a quiet panoramic experience. Signed “Althers” on the right panel, the work matches known signature forms and materials from his 1970s–80s European and American periods.
Piet Althers, born in 1930 in Holland, is the fifth generation in a distinguished family of Dutch painters and sculptors. Raised in an environment where fine art was part of everyday life, he received rigorous early artistic instruction, working under his father’s guidance to develop classical drawing, composition, and surface techniques. These formative experiences laid the foundation for the depth and refinement visible in his mature works.
At age twelve, Althers emigrated with his family to Spain, where the Mediterranean’s luminous color and expressive artistic culture deeply influenced his development. His exposure to Spanish modernism encouraged explorations in movement, gesture, and abstraction—elements that would eventually define his artistic voice.
His first solo exhibition in 1951 launched a multi-decade career across Europe. Althers traveled extensively, exhibiting in Spain, France, the Netherlands, and Italy, building a reputation for works characterized by elegance, restraint, and atmospheric beauty. Beyond painting, he became successful in the fields of ceramic design and tapestry design, disciplines that heightened his sensitivity to texture, layering, and material interplay.
In 1980, Althers relocated to the United States, where his work received immediate praise from collectors and galleries. American audiences were drawn to his soft, aerodynamic compositions—florals, abstractions, and horizon landscapes that fused European finesse with modern minimalism. His paintings often reflect a synthesis of nature, memory, and motion, conveyed through translucent layers of color and carefully orchestrated compositional flow.
Today, Althers is admired for his ability to create artworks that feel simultaneously grounded and ethereal, classical yet contemporary—qualities vividly displayed in Untitled (Sand Horizon Triptych).
Piet Althers (Dutch–Spanish–American, b.1930)
Untitled (Sand Horizon Triptych), c.1970s–1980s
Collage, acrylic, sand & mixed media on paper
64 × 20 in. (triptych format)
Signed “Althers.”
Minimalist mixed-media triptych with soft beige–lavender gradients, sand texture, and expressive gestural marks. A rare large-format atmospheric abstraction by Althers.
Provenance: Acquired in NYC; Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
Artist: Piet Althers (b.1930, Holland)
Title: Untitled (Sand Horizon Triptych) (attributed)
Date: c.1970s–1980s
Medium: Collage, acrylic, sand & multi-media on paper
Dimensions: 64 × 20 in.
Signature: Signed “Althers,” lower right panel
Description:
A serene panoramic triptych featuring soft tonal gradients and elegant gestural abstractions. Executed with acrylic, collage, and sand-texture techniques characteristic of Althers’ mature European and American style.
Authenticity:
Signature, medium, palette, and stylistic traits are consistent with authenticated works by Piet Althers.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with light toning consistent with age. No tears or structural issues. Suitable for archival framing.
Provenance:
Piet Althers (Artist Studio)
Private Collection, New York City
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — Current Owner
Piet Althers (Artist Studio)
Private Collection, New York City
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC — Current Owner
