As the title of this work promises, the clouds are red (with yellow and green) and they hang in the sky like monumental slabs. Throughout his career, Benner simplified form, reducing complicated shapes to their essence. The sky and the land are fellow giants in this painting, equally dominant in the scene. Gerrit Benner’s landscapes are characterised by low horizons that evoke sensations of infinity, lending more authenticity to his works. Friesland is proud of Benner, a self-taught artist whose work was recognised by being exhibited in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. All his life, Brenner remained faithful to his muse: the panoramic views in the Frisian countryside. contact