On the Heath near Laren — Anton Mauve

Anton Mauve. Painted 1887.

From 1882 Mauve painted in Laren, a village located in barren heathlands, with only the occasional tree and shrub. Flocks of sheep on the heath were a popular subject. In his atelier Mauve incorporated the studies he had made en plein air into large compositions. These were popular on the English and American markets. His name became synonymous with ‘sheep paintings’.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 19th Century, Main building, The Hague School / Amsterdam impressionists / Van Gogh and contemporaries.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 104 × 77 cm · Gift of Mr and Mrs Drucker-Fraser, Montreux

Print: 104 × 77 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/200109456. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.