Who painted Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen?

Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen was painted by Petrus Marius Brouwer in 1872.

Where can I see Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen?

Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen?

Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen?

Museum-quality prints of Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen

Petrus Marius Brouwer , 1872

Woman walking in the Valkhof Park, Nijmegen is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Petrus Marius Brouwer. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour by Petrus Marius Brouwer captures a serene moment in Valkhof Park, Nijmegen, featuring a solitary woman walking along a shaded forest path.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman walking away from the viewer on a forest path, surrounded by tall, leafy trees casting dappled shadows. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural ambiance.

Technique & Style

Brouwer employed loose, watery brushstrokes to evoke the fleeting effects of light filtering through the foliage. The predominantly soft green and brown palette is accented by a touch of red in the woman’s clothing.

History & Provenance

The work was acquired by the museum directly from the artist on 29 October 1872, for the sum of £10.

Context

The painting’s emphasis on capturing natural light and atmosphere places it in the broader context of 19th-century artistic explorations of outdoor settings, precursor to the more pronounced light experiments of Impressionism.

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Artist

Petrus Marius Brouwer

This 19th-century Dutch artist painted quiet watercolors of everyday scenes. Brouwer shows a woman strolling through Valkhof Park in Nijmegen, her dress brushing fallen leaves while the light filters through the trees.…