September
1855
Kruseman captures the exact moment summer hands the baton to autumn in this serene Dutch landscape. The massive trees on the left are putting on a show, with leaves turning from deep green to golden yellow, while a flock of birds scrambles across the sky. In the foreground, a small group of travelers and their dog pause by a gentle stream, perhaps taking a break to enjoy the crisp air. Fun fact: Kruseman came from a dynasty of Dutch artists, but while his cousins focused on fancy portraits for the rich, he preferred getting his boots muddy painting forests like this one.
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