De molen
Medium
etching
Dimensions
159; 240
About this artwork
Zaanse verfmolen.
Art Historical Context
**De Molen (The Mill)**, an etching by James Abbott McNeill Whistler from 1889, captures iconic Zaanse verfmolen—a traditional Dutch paint mill from the Zaanstreek near Amsterdam. Measuring just 159 × 240 mm, this intimate print depicts the sturdy windmill that ground pigments for artists' paints, a nod to the area's historic role in supplying materials for painters during the Dutch Golden Age and beyond. Whistler's visit to the Netherlands that year inspired a series of etchings, blending his fascination with European landscapes and industrial heritage. Renowned for his mastery of etching, W...