Kitchen 1859

"Kitchen" (1859) by Matthijs Maris is a small, intimate oil painting that depicts a woman in a kitchen. The scene is characterized by its muted tones and atmospheric lighting, which creates a sense of quiet contemplation. The woman's figure is silhouetted against the window, her head bowed in concentration as she attends to her task. This detail, along with the kitchen's humble furnishings, suggests a simple, everyday life. The painting's intimate scale, its focus on domesticity, and its melancholic atmosphere make it a characteristic example of Maris's style. The painting is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.