The Truncated Windmill 1872

rough brush stroke

fluid brush stroke

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

underpainting

charcoal

watercolor

shadow overcast

"The Truncated Windmill" (1872) by Jacob Maris depicts a characteristic Dutch landscape. The painting features a windmill partially obscured by buildings, a white bridge, and a figure walking on a path in the distance, showcasing Maris's mastery of atmospheric perspective. The painting's muted tones and focus on the subtle interplay of light and shadow convey a sense of quiet contemplation, characteristic of Maris's signature style. The painting is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum and is a testament to the Dutch painter's enduring legacy.

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After living in Paris for six years, around 1871 Jacob Maris returned to his native The Hague, moving into a studio on the Noordwestbuitensingel. He probably painted The Truncated Windmill from his window, which would explain its unusual cropping. The mill and the bridge recur frequently in Maris’s work, with or without houses, in ever-changing compositions.