Pastoral Scenes
Ploughing Farmer
Jacob Maris
A tranquil and atmospheric watercolor depicting a farmer at work in the Dutch countryside.
Mid 19th Century
Realist observation, academic portraiture, and luminous landscapes rooted in everyday life.
This period brings together quieter landscapes, portraiture, and richly observed scenes with a more intimate mood.
Pastoral Scenes
Cows by a Pool
Willem Maris
An airy watercolor study of cattle by a pond, captured with the soft light and painterly touch characteristic of the Hague School.
Coastal Classics
A Fishing Boat on the Beach
Jacob Maris
A tranquil 19th-century Dutch watercolor capturing a solitary fishing vessel on the shore under a vast, atmospheric sky.
Figure Studies
Breton Bride
Jean-François Portaels
An elegant watercolor study of a woman in traditional Breton attire, rendered with delicate precision and warm tones.