Artwork

Riverview in the evening

Riverview in the evening, by Adolphe Mouilleron, oil
Riverview in the evening, by Adolphe Mouilleron, oil

Riverview in the evening is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Adolphe Mouilleron. It is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Riverview in the evening is an oil painting created by Adolphe Mouilleron in 1890. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape at dusk, featuring a flat field with sparse trees and distant buildings on the horizon. The soft, hazy atmosphere evokes a sense of calmness and distance.

Technique & Style

Mouilleron achieved the misty effect through thin, transparent brushstrokes, allowing colors to fade into each other and creating a dreamy quality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Adolphe Mouilleron

Adolphe Mouilleron (1820–1881) was an artist, born in Paris.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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