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Cityscape
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Cityscape

Jacob Maris · c. 1885 - c. 1887 · canvas; oil paint (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Maris's city views are not topographically accurate, which is why they were given neutral titles. He was interested above all in composition and atmosphere. The painter himself said: 'If I feel it is necessary to interrupt the long, straight roof lines, I simply add a domed roof, especially where the sky or cloud formation calls for such support. Why should I not be allowed to build my own cities?'

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
paintingharboursailing-ship, sailing-boat
Credit lineCityscape. c. 1885 - c. 1887. Jacob Maris. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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