Cityscape, Jacob Maris
The townscapes of Maris are not precise topographical representations, so they were given a neutral title. He was interested in the composition and the atmosphere. The painter himself said: 'If I consider it necessary to break the long straight lines of the roof, I put a domed roof on it, especially where the sky or cloud formation requires such a support. "Why shouldn't I be allowed to build my own cities myself?
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