Artwork

Het buiten Zorg Vrij aan de Kleine Houtweg te Haarlem

Het buiten Zorg Vrij aan de Kleine Houtweg te Haarlem, by Everhardus Koster, oil, 1892
Het buiten Zorg Vrij aan de Kleine Houtweg te Haarlem, by Everhardus Koster, oil, 1892

Het buiten Zorg Vrij aan de Kleine Houtweg te Haarlem is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Everhardus Koster. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Het buiten Zorg Vrij aan de Kleine Houtweg te Haarlem is a painting completed in 1892 by Everhardus Koster, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and water scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene of a two-story house and its surrounding garden and landscape, evoking a sense of tranquility and peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work reflects the impressionist movement, characterized by its soft, vibrant depiction of light and color.

History & Provenance

The painting was completed in the year of Koster's death and is now held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, having previously been associated with Koster's role as Director of museums in the Villa Welgelegen.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Everhardus Koster

Artist

Everhardus Koster

Everhardus Koster (17 February 1817, The Hague – 8 January 1892, Dordrecht) was a Dutch painter who specialized in sea and river scenes.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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