Landscape in the Environs of The Hague by Willem Roelofs

Landscape in the Environs of The Hague c. 1870 - 1875

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

road

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

naturalistic tone

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

Willem Roelofs, known for his picturesque landscapes, captured the serene beauty of the Dutch countryside in his painting "Landscape in the Environs of The Hague." Painted around 1870-1875, the work features a tranquil scene of a meandering river, a rustic bridge, and a lone figure walking along a dirt road. The painting's soft light and muted colors evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, characteristic of the Barbizon School, which Roelofs was a part of. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to Roelofs’ masterful ability to depict the quiet charm of rural life.

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Together with Jozef Israëls, Roelofs is considered the doyen of the Hague School, even though he lived in Brussels. During the summer he made oil sketches in the environs of The Hague, which he worked up into paintings during the winter in his Brussels studio. Depicted here is the road from The Hague to the village of Stompwijk. The swing bridge across the canal is open to prevent the cattle from escaping.