Cow beside a Ditch — Willem Maris

Willem Maris. Painted c. 1885 - c. 1895.

It is a sweltering summer day in a polder landscape in Holland. Willem Maris caused a furore with this subject matter. Already in the 17th century, artists found a scene such as this – of a cow cooling off in the water – picturesque. Maris succeeded in rendering the natural fall of light on the cow by modelling its coat in alternating thick and thin brushstrokes.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 81 × 65 cm · Gift of the heirs of W.J. van Randwijk, The Hague

Print: 81 × 65 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109449. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.