A Life in Form and Color Born in Amsterdam in 1897, Cees Timmering lived a life that mirrored the quiet, steady evolution of Dutch painting in the early twentieth century. His path took him from the bustling energy of the capital to the more settled surroundings of Eindhoven, where he eventually passed away in 1966. While his name may not carry the weight of the avant-garde giants, his presence in the Dutch art scene was marked by a commitment to the fundamental elements of composition and the silent dignity of everyday objects. His work suggests a man deeply attuned to the textures of the do…