{"product_id":"polder-na-onweer-jacob-maris","title":"Polder na onweer - Jacob Maris","description":"\u003cp\u003eA moody, atmospheric depiction of the Dutch countryside after a storm, rendered in the characteristic tonal style of the Hague School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob Maris, a leading figure of the Hague School, captures the atmospheric conditions of the Dutch countryside in this work. The painting depicts a polder, a low-lying tract of land enclosed by dikes, in the immediate aftermath of a storm. Maris employs a palette dominated by earthy tones, deep greens, and muted greys to convey the damp, heavy air characteristic of the Netherlands after rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by the contrast between the dark, silhouetted trees and the reflective surface of the water. The sky, which occupies a significant portion of the canvas, shows the clearing clouds with patches of lighter, yellowish tones breaking through the gloom. His brushwork is loose and expressive, prioritising the capture of light and mood over precise detail. This approach is typical of the Hague School, which sought to move away from the rigid academic traditions of the time in favour of a more direct, tonal interpretation of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaris was known for his ability to render the specific quality of Dutch light, often referred to as 'grey painting' for its focus on tonal values rather than bright, saturated colour. In this piece, the water acts as a mirror, reflecting the shifting sky and the surrounding vegetation. The presence of a small boat adds a sense of human scale to the vast, open environment. This work provides an example of the artist's technical skill in managing oil paint to create texture and depth, particularly in the rendering of the turbulent sky and the still, dark water. It remains a representative piece of late nineteenth-century Dutch art, reflecting the period's interest in the quiet, often melancholic beauty of the rural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/woodland-pond-matthijs-maris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWoodland Pond - Matthijs Maris — Matthijs Maris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landscape-no-43-alexandre-calame\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandscape No. 43 - Alexandre Calame — Alexandre Calame\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob Maris","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579671417167,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579726434639,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58579726467407,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579726500175,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579726532943,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579726565711,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579726598479,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579726631247,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579726664015,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58579726696783,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58579726729551,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58579726762319,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Polder-na-onweer_Poster_CompositorV1_1787837581732.jpg?v=1787837802","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/polder-na-onweer-jacob-maris","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}