Artwork
Landschap met veedrijver
Landschap met veedrijver is an oil painting by Albert Jurardus van Prooijen. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Landschap met veedrijver is a 1864 oil painting by Albert Jurardus van Prooijen, a Dutch artist known for landscapes, cityscapes, and genre scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene with a cattle drover guiding two cows along a winding dirt path through a forest, set against a soft, cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Van Prooijen employed smooth brushstrokes to achieve a blended, gentle effect in the rendering of trees and sky, creating a calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Jurardus van Prooijen (7 September 1834, Groningen - 31 October 1898, Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter of cityscapes, landscapes (often with animals) and genre scenes.
