The Plowing Farmer by Anton Mauve. A farmer in a tan jacket guides a plow pulled by two heavy horses across a dark, damp field under a vast, overcast sky.

The Plowing Farmer

Anton Mauve

1850 · Paper, Pencil, Watercolor Paint

This atmospheric watercolor captures the quiet toil of rural life with a muted, earthy palette characteristic of the Hague School.

$243

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Bedroom
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Soft white

About the piece

Created by Anton Mauve, a leading figure of the Dutch Hague School, this watercolor depicts a farmer following two horses as they plow a dark, fertile field. The expansive, overcast sky and soft, damp textures of the landscape exemplify the atmospheric realism of the period, offering a scene of peaceful and steady labor that brings a grounding presence to any space.

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