Artwork
Meisje aan de piano
Meisje aan de piano is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jacob Maris. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Meisje aan de piano is a 1895 painting by Jacob Maris, a prominent Dutch artist associated with the Hague School. The work is an oil on canvas painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl seated at a piano, though the visual evidence suggests she is actually reading a book. The scene is characterized by a sense of quiet contemplation, with the subject absorbed in her activity.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, with a strong contrast between light and dark. A warm glow from the left side illuminates the scene, while the rest of the room is dimly lit, creating a sense of calmness and serenity through the use of dark colors and soft lighting.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Jacob Maris, born in 1837, trained under J.A.B. Stroebel and later worked on portraits of the royal House of Orange with his brother Matthijs.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Henricus Maris (August 25, 1837 – August 7, 1899) was a Dutch painter, who with his brothers Willem and Matthijs belonged to what has come to be known as the Hague School of painters.
