Artwork
The Thames Near London Sun
The Thames Near London Sun is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Willem Witsen. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Thames Near London Sun is a 1900 painting by Willem Witsen, a Dutch artist associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene river scene with small boats, a bridge in the distance, and anonymous figures, evoking a sense of calmness and universality.
Technique & Style
Witsen's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimension, with strong contrasts between light and dark, while his depiction of calm urban landscapes reflects the influence of James McNeill Whistler.
Artist & collection
Artist
Willem Arnoldus Witsen (13 August 1860 – 13 April 1923, Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter and photographer associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism movement.
Pakhuizen aan een Amsterdamse gracht op Uilenburg
Bridge over a canal in Venice
Landscape with fields
Winter Landscape
Andries van Wezel (1856–1922). Koopman te Antwerpen, legateerde in 1922 zijn schilderijenverzameling aan het Rijksmuseum
Landschap met de molen van Wijk bij Duurstede
Portret van een meisje
Fluffy Flowers in a Jug
