Claude Monet's 1871 painting "Windmills near Zaandam" offers a serene and enlightening look at the 19th-century Dutch countryside. In this work, Monet captures a landscape characterized by traditional windmills, a hallmark of Dutch architecture and engineering.
The scene is dominated by several mills, each with its blades pointing towards the sky, suggesting their vital function in the local economy, probably linked to the grinding or drainage of water.
The light in the painting is soft and diffuse, typical of the Nordic sky, and reflects on the calm water in the foreground, creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The tones used are predominantly light, with touches of color that define the surrounding vegetation and the structures of the mills.
Sublime quality material
Printed on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm With frame: 30 x 40 cm Material: Printed on high-quality handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, also on Amalfi paper, signed by the printmaker.
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