Hans Thoma and Woodland Meadow

'Woodland Meadow' (1876) by Hans Thoma; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

There was not so much to choose from today but I am happy to get acquainted with German painter Hans Thoma, born on 2 October 1839. If you click on the Dutch Wikipedia page, you see more images of his paintings and I also like this one very much. Thoma practised various styles but was mainly associated with Symbolism. He studied at the Karlsruhe Academy, went to Paris in 1868 and was influenced by Gustave Courbet and the Barbizon School. His style is difficult to interpret and it's also said that he had affinities with the Pre-Raphaelites. He had attention to detail and loved nature. Today's painting is a lovely depiction of a woman picking flowers. It looks a bit like an Impressionist painting to me. In any case, it makes you long for spring again.