Cows in the evening

The painting depicts a rustic landscape with cows grazing in a green field. The background shows a gentle hilly terrain and trees on the horizon. A generous sky with scattered clouds dominates the scene. The play of lights and shadows gives this artwork a sense of depth and realism. The sky and the subtle pattern of the clouds suggest that it is either early morning or late afternoon. This work is probably an oil painting.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is dark and its shape is landscape. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

One of five children, Willem Maris (1844-1910) was self-taught by nevertheless could be classified as a Dutch master. His talent was noticed by painter Pieter Stortenbeker, for whom Maris worked. In 1863, he moved with his family and shared a painting studio with his brothers. Throughout his life, he was faithful to his dream motives, such as flowering meadows filled with cattle ( Cows in the Evening), rivers and lakes surrounded by willows and littered with small water birds ( Duck at the Water). In his paintings, he tried to capture the effects of sunlight on the landscape. At the end of his life, he often visited Karlovy Vary, where he sought peace and relaxation.