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Volendam, Holland, from the Zuidende, by Elizabeth Forbes, oil, 1898

Volendam, Holland, from the Zuidende

Elizabeth Forbes

1898

oil

panel

From the collection of Tate

Dominant colour

Overview

Volendam, Holland, from the Zuidende is a 1898 oil by Elizabeth Forbes, a Impressionism work, held at Tate.

Who painted this?
Elizabeth Forbes
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Tate

About this work

This painting shows a view of a town from a distance. The scene is set in a rural area, with buildings and a road visible in the background. The sky above is cloudy and grey. The artist has used a range of colours to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The buildings and road are depicted in muted tones, while the sky is a lighter shade of grey. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Elizabeth Forbes.

About the artist

Portrait of Elizabeth Forbes
Artist

Elizabeth Forbes

Elizabeth Adela Forbes (née Armstrong; 29 December 1859 – 16 March 1912) was a Canadian painter who was primarily active in the UK.

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