Meadow with Cows by Willem Maris. A solitary cow stands in a marshy, sun-dappled meadow next to a thicket of leafy green trees under a hazy sky.

Meadow with Cows

Willem Maris

1895 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative Hague School painting capturing a cow in a sun-drenched, atmospheric Dutch landscape.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Created around 1895, this oil painting by Willem Maris is a hallmark of the Hague School, renowned for its focus on light and atmosphere. The work depicts a cow standing in a damp meadow, rendered with expressive, loose brushwork that captures the shimmering silver light of the Dutch countryside.