Louis Meijs was born the 31th of March 1902.
He was the eldest child of a family with eight children, born in Scheveningen.
He was a very elegant person, a little vain with a big dose of charm and unexpected humour.
During his whole life, he just had one painting lesson.
He was an intimate colourist in an impressionistic tradition.
He was specialized in painting the light and painting against the light the beautiful colours.
Many qualities as honesty, professional skill and simplicity you find in his work.
He painted the beach scenes of Scheveningen, The Kurhaus, the Grand Hotel and also many flower still life.
He was a life time member of the Haagse Kunstkring
www.ftn-books.com has now a beautiful monograph on Meys available
