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Weide met koeien
Weide met koeien is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Willem Maris. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
As a characteristic piece by the artist, the painting demonstrates the formal qualities associated with his genre, depicting a pastoral scene with cattle.
Willem Maris executed Weide met koeien in 1895 using oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures 86 cm in height and 108 cm in width, classifying it as a landscape painting. As a characteristic piece by the artist, the painting demonstrates the formal qualities associated with his genre, depicting a pastoral scene with cattle.
The physical condition of the canvas and paint layers remains consistent with its preservation in the Rijksmuseum collection.
History & Provenance
The oil painting Weide met koeien by Willem Maris is dated to 1895 and is currently held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
The work entered the museum’s collection as part of its holdings of Dutch landscape painting from the late nineteenth century, where it remains today.
Overview
Created in 1898, this oil on canvas by Dutch painter Willem Maris depicts a tranquil rural scene. The composition centers on two cows, one light‑colored with brown spots standing in shallow water, the other darker in the grass, set against a softly lit landscape of trees, bushes, and a pale sky.
Subject & Meaning
The work presents a quiet moment of pastoral life, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between livestock and their natural surroundings. The calm posture of the animals and the gentle horizon suggest a contemplative appreciation of the countryside, a recurring theme in Maris’s oeuvre.
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