Artwork
Fisher women
Fisher women is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Marinus van der Maarel. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Fisher Women is an oil painting created by Marinus van der Maarel in 1896, currently held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two women on a beach, dressed in dark clothing and white caps, with one holding a basket and the other gazing out to sea, evoking a sense of their connection to the sea and their occupation.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by muted colors, predominantly browns and grays, and loose, expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.
Artist & collection
Adriaan Pit (1860-1944). Director of Nederlands Museum voor Geschiedenis en Kunst Amsterdam 1898-1918
Adriaan Pit (1860-1944). Director of the Dutch Museum for Art and History in Amsterdam
Portrait of the Art Dealer E.J. van Wisselingh
Portrait of the art dealer E.J. van Wisselingh (1848-1912)
With the baby buggy at the beach
