Artwork
With the baby buggy at the beach
With the baby buggy at the beach is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Marinus van der Maarel. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
With the baby buggy at the beach, an oil painting by Marinus van der Maarel (1900), is housed at the Rijksmuseum. Contrary to its title, the scene unfolds indoors.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three figures in a dimly lit room. A woman in a red dress sews, accompanied by an older, weary woman. The title's reference to a beach and baby buggy remains enigmatic, as the indoor setting dominates.
Technique & Style
Thick, textured brushstrokes characterize the work, particularly evident in the red dress and fabric. This impasto technique enhances color depth, creating a near three-dimensional effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900 by Marinus van der Maarel, the painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Own this work as a print
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
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Portrait of the art dealer E.J. van Wisselingh (1848-1912)
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Mother and Child
Marie Schou, f. Hansen, kunstnerens første hustru med sit barn
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Next to the sick child
Marie får mad
Marie gets some food.
Kunstnerens hustru med to børn
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Figurgruppe. To kvinder og et barn
Figurgruppe. To kvinder og et barn