De mallejan 

Anton Mauve, a Dutch painter known for his depiction of rural life, captures the stark beauty of a winter landscape in "De Mallejan". The painting shows men struggling to move a fallen tree trunk in a desolate forest, a scene indicative of the challenges faced by rural workers. Mauve's masterful use of watercolor creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with a subtle blend of cool grays and browns. The bare branches against a cloudy sky, and the figures dwarfed by the vast landscape, convey a feeling of isolation and hard labor. Mauve's work exemplifies the genre of realism, focusing on everyday life and the working class.