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View in the Dunes, by Unknown, unspecified, 1855

View in the Dunes

Unknown

1855

unspecified

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

View in the Dunes is a 1855 unspecified by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1855 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Rijksmuseum

About this work

You see a sandy path winding through low dunes. A shepherd stands talking to a woman sitting on the grass. In the distance, a few farmhouses sit on flat land at the base of the hills. This painting feels quiet, like a snapshot of a regular day. The artist didn’t sign it, so we don’t know who made it—but the way the light hits the sand and the folds of the woman’s dress shows real care. It’s the kind of scene that makes you wonder about the people in it. To see more works like this, spend time with the Rijksmuseum’s collection of Dutch landscapes.

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