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Matthijs Maris

1838 – 1917

Matthijs Maris
19th Century
19th Century

Matthijs Maris

Born 1838 Died 1917 Works span 1855–1912

Matthijs Maris: Bridging Romanticism and Dreamlike Vision Matthijs Maris (1838-1917) stands as a singular figure in Dutch art history, an artist who stubbornly resisted categorization yet undeniably captivated audiences with his haunting landscapes and exquisitely rendered portraits. Born in The Hague, Maris’s early artistic ambitions were thwarted by rejection from the Hague Academy of Art—a setback that ironically propelled him towa…

10
dated works
1
chapters
1855
first work
1912
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Matthijs Maris's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Matthijs Maris's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.