Riviergezicht bij avond
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
28.5; 4.3; 19.5; 0.7
About this artwork
buitenmaat: diepte 4,3 cm (drager incl. SK-L-6533)
Art Historical Context
Adolphe Mouilleron’s *Riviergezicht bij avond* (River View Evening), painted in 1880, a tranquil Dutch riverside scene bathed in the soft glow of dusk. This small oil on panel (19.5 × 28.5 cm) reflects the late 19th-century fascination with natural light and atmosphere common among landscape artists of the period. Mouilleron, a French painter known for his evocative outdoor scenes, likely drew inspiration from the watery expanses of the Netherlands, evoking a sense of calm introspection as day fades into night. The choice of oil on panel—a sturdy, traditional medium favored for its smooth sur...
About the Artist
Adolphe Mouilleron · 1820–1881
Adolphe Mouilleron (1820–1881) was a French painter and lithographer whose significant contributions to French printmaking and co-founding role in the artists' collective 'Les Artistes Contemporains' made him an important figure in mid-19th-century Parisian art. Born in Paris on December 20, 1820, Mouilleron achieved recognition through both his original lithographs and paintings, earning multiple...