Windmill – Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël

Description

Paul Joseph Constantin Gabriël , a celebrated figure of the Hague School, stood apart by delighting in the radiance of summer landscapes rather than somber tones. In this work—titled Windmill—he captures not one but two summer days: the vibrant grass, sky, and windmill, and their mirror image in the tranquil water below.

With soft brushwork and a keen eye for nature’s light, Gabriël brings out the warmth and stillness of a perfect summer day, invoking the tongue-in-cheek sense that “our country is not grey, not even in grey weather