Country Road near Laren, (Province of North Holland) 1870 - 1897

"Country Road near Laren" is a landscape painting by Dutch artist Willem Roelofs, created between 1870 and 1897. The painting depicts a winding country road leading through a wooded area, with a single figure walking in the distance. Roelofs, known for his landscapes, captured the serene beauty of the Dutch countryside, using a palette of muted greens, browns, and grays. This painting, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the Dutch landscape and daily life of the late 19th century. The painting is a quintessential example of the Dutch landscape painting tradition, known for its realism and attention to detail.