Who painted Landingsplaats?

Landingsplaats was painted by Willem Bastiaan Tholen in 1900.

Where can I see Landingsplaats?

Landingsplaats is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Landingsplaats?

Landingsplaats is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Landingsplaats

Willem Bastiaan Tholen , 1900

Landingsplaats is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Willem Bastiaan Tholen. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Landingsplaats, executed in oil in 1900, is a work by Dutch artist Willem Bastiaan Tholen. The painting belongs to the Rijksmuseum’s collection and portrays a tranquil coastal setting with a pier extending into calm, light‑blue water, small boats beached on the sand, and a pale, slightly hazy sky.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures a quiet landing place, emphasizing the stillness of the shoreline and the gentle interaction between land, sea, and sky. A solitary bird in the distance adds a subtle sense of movement within the otherwise placid atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Tholen employs the loose, blended brushwork typical of Impressionism, using muted, mist‑like tones to convey the softness of a breezy day. The handling of light and color creates a sense of depth while maintaining a calm, almost contemplative mood.

History & Provenance

Originally painted at the turn of the twentieth century, the work reflects Tholen’s transition from early affiliations with the Hague School toward the Amsterdam Impressionist circle. It entered the Rijksmuseum’s holdings, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s Dutch painting collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Willem Bastiaan Tholen

Willem Bastiaan Tholen (Amsterdam, 13 February 1860 – The Hague, 5 December 1931) was a Dutch painter, draftsman and printmaker with some connections to members of the Hague School and later associated with the Amsterdam Impressionism…