The Mill

Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch, 1870 - 1903

Environmental concerns arose in the second half of the 19th century. As people witnessed the increasing exploitation of natural resources, there was also a growing perception that nature could be fragile and that the wilderness should be preserved. In paintings from this era, nature is no longer more powerful than humans. Instead, it actually appears smaller and less impressive. The human presence is more visible.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-2438
  • Dimensionsheight 41 cm x width 30.6 cm x thickness 1.5 cm, depth 9 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on panel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    The Mill

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-2438

  • Description

    Een molen en enkele huizen bij een vaart, een boer met een juk op de schouders drijft enkele koeien over een brug. In de verte een tweede molen.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature: ‘J.H. Weissenbruch f’


Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Johan Hendrik Weissenbruch

  • Dating

    1870 - 1903

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on panel

  • Dimensions

    • height 41 cm x width 30.6 cm x thickness 1.5 cm
    • depth 9 cm

This work is about

  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Mr and Mrs Drucker-Fraser, Montreux

  • Acquisition

    gift 1910-04

  • Copyright


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