Landscape with Snow (1888)

Landscape with Snow (1888)
Painted in February of 1888, Van Gogh painted the dreary furrowed fields of winter. A lone figure with his dog trudge toward home. Located in the Guggenheim, I was moved to view this painting this past weekend.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Jacob Maris

Happy Birthday Jacob Maris!! The Dutch painter was born in 1837 to a family of painters. He and his brothers belonged to the group known as The Hague School. Jacob studied art at Antwerp University as well as in Paris with Hubertus van Hove, for 6 years. His important work is primarily landscapes featuring bridges, windmills and magnificent skies. A prime example is his Village Near Schiedam, below. Maris was interested in achieving effect rather than particularly realism; perhaps a glimpse of Impressionism yet to come?


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  1. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    If there is an underarred artist : Jacob Maris

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  2. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    One of the most underrated artists of the ten Hague school!

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