Melktijd

About this artwork

signatuur, rechtsonder, handgeschreven: ‘Willem Maris’

Art Historical Context

"Melktijd" (Milking Time) captures a tranquil moment from rural Dutch life through the hand of Willem Maris (1844–1910). As a leading member of the Hague School, Maris specialized in luminous landscapes and farm scenes that celebrated the quiet poetry of the countryside. The title suggests a depiction of cows being milked at dawn or dusk, themes that allowed him to explore the subtle interplay of light, atmosphere, and animal movement. Executed with a brush on paper measuring 663 × 495 mm, the work showcases Maris’s fluid technique and sensitivity to natural effects. The Hague School artists ...

About the Artist

Willem Maris · 1844–1910

Landscape painter who was known for his pasture landscapes seen in hazy morning light, often including cows and ducks. Comment on works: pastoral, bucolic Landscapes.