1868
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Batavia is a 1868 by Johan Jongkind, a Impressionism work, depicting Windmill, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a scene from the Netherlands. It's a quiet moment in time. The artist used simple colors to create a sense of calm. The painting's calmness is interesting because it was made during a time when many artists were focusing on bold colors and dramatic scenes. You can learn more about similar scenes by looking at the work of artist Johan Barthold Jongkind.
Johan Barthold Jongkind (Dutch pronunciation: ; 3 June 1819 – 9 February 1891) was a Dutch painter and printmaker. He painted marine landscapes in a free manner and is regarded as a forerunner of impressionism.
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