Artwork
The Noord-West-Buitensingel in The Hague
The Noord-West-Buitensingel in The Hague is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Matthijs Maris. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
The Noord-West-Buitensingel in The Hague is a 1864 oil painting by Matthijs Maris, a Dutch artist associated with the Hague School.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene canal scene with a stone bridge and surrounding buildings, capturing everyday life in The Hague through simple shapes and muted colors.
Technique & Style
Maris employed loose and thick brushstrokes, particularly in the water and sky, creating a rough texture through the use of impasto. This technique imbues the calm scene with a sense of vitality.
Context
The work reflects the influence of the Barbizon School, a contemporary art movement, and is characteristic of Maris's landscape genre paintings.
History & Provenance
Maris, born in The Hague, trained at the Hague Academy of Art after initially failing its entrance exam, before creating this painting in 1864.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Matthias Maris (17 August 1839 – 22 August 1917) was a Dutch painter, etcher and lithographer.
