Haagse School

Hague School

The Hague School opposed the romantic tradition that reigned supreme in Dutch painting around the middle of the century and that idealized reality. The painters of the Hague School strived for a realistic representation. In addition, they tried to work in the open air as much as possible. They were therefore inspired by the artists of the Barbizon School. In the beginning the use of color by the Hague School was gloomy, but under the influence of impressionism the colors became lighter and brighter, and their touch also became looser. All painters of the Hague School were in one way or another connected with The Hague.