Who created "Boerenhofstede"?

Boerenhofstede was created by Eduard Karsen in 1890 - 1900.

When was "Boerenhofstede" created?

This artwork was created 1890 - 1900.

What medium is "Boerenhofstede"?

Boerenhofstede is oil on canvas.

Is "Boerenhofstede" in the public domain?

Yes, Boerenhofstede is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Boerenhofstede

Eduard Karsen

1890 - 1900

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

3.1; 72; 52; 14

About this artwork

oil on canvas

Art Historical Context

Eduard Karsen's *Boerenhofstede* (Farmstead), painted between 1890 and 1900, captures the quiet essence of rural Dutch life in an oil-on-canvas work measuring 52 cm high by 72 cm wide. As a prominent figure in the later Hague School tradition, Karsen specialized in atmospheric landscapes that evoke the moody skies and earthy tones of the Netherlands' countryside. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, reflects the movement's emphasis on realism and natural light, portraying a humble farmstead amid expansive fields—a poignant snapshot of agrarian existence at the fin de siècle. Karsen's ma...

About the Artist

Eduard Karsen · 1860–1941

One of the Amsterdam Impressionists, Karsen focused on painting veiws of Amsterdam canals, villages, and farms. His works reflect the stillness of their subjects and the artist's inner state of mind, rather than the commotion of the city.

Boerenhofstede

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