Maaiers 1834 - 1911

"Maaiers" (Mowers), a watercolor painting by Jozef Israëls, depicts two men walking through a field, their scythes slung over their shoulders. This artwork, created between 1834 and 1911, showcases Israëls's characteristic focus on the lives of ordinary people, highlighting the hard work and resilience of the working class. The muted palette and loose brushstrokes convey a sense of realism and evoke a quiet sense of melancholy. "Maaiers" is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.