The Watermill

The Watermill, a painting by Meindert Hobbema, dating from 1664-1668, is housed in the Petit Palais. Measuring 1.11 meters in width and 0.77 meters in height, the artwork depicts a watermill situated beside a calm body of water. 



The mill is a central feature, a light-colored building with a reddish-brown roof. To its left, a smaller building is partially visible. Lush green trees surround the mill and water, creating a verdant landscape. The sky is partly cloudy, with fluffy white clouds against a light blue backdrop. In the right foreground, a group of figures can be seen near a grove of trees, adding a small human element to the otherwise serene natural scene. The water reflects the buildings and sky, adding depth to the composition.