Initially Ben Viegers was strongly influenced by The Hague School. Gradually, however, his gray tones made way for a Mediterranean colorite and clear light. This was further enhanced by a short impressionistic touch, which, together with sizzling colors would become his trademark. This painting is a perfect example of his style.

Like so many contemporaries, Ben Viegers regularly painted rural scenes in the province of Gelderland. He lived in Nunspeet, where the landscape and the farming population were a constant source of inspiration.

Oil on canvas. Farm on the Veluwe, problably in Nunspeet or in one of the surrounding villages. Signed lower right.

Other work in the collection by B. Viegers: