Steam locomotive by Kees van den Burg

About "Steam locomotive"

by Kees van den Burg

About the artwork

Steam locomotive in a railway station. Oil painting and made in an impressionist style.

The impressionist painting style originated in the second half of the 19th century in France and is characterised by several features:

Impressionists placed a strong emphasis on capturing the play of light and colour in their works. They often used unexpected colour combinations and rendered shadows and light effects through short, loose brushstrokes.They often painted outdoors (en plein air), which allowed them to directly capture the natural surroundings and changing light conditions. This enabled them to capture spontaneous impressions and atmospheric effects.Instead of carefully elaborated and polished details, Impressionists often used short, loose brushstrokes to capture the essence of a scene. Up close, Impressionist paintings sometimes appear disjointed, but from a distance, the brushstrokes combine to form a coherent image.

All in all, impressionist artists aimed to depict a subjective interpretation of the world around them, focusing on the perception of light, colour and atmosphere rather than strict realism.

A steam locomotive is a type of locomotive powered by steam power, usually produced by burning coal or wood in a furnace. Steam locomotives were an essential part of the railway era and played a crucial role in the industrial revolution and the transport of people and goods

Conceived by Kees van den Burg, visualized with AI.