{"product_id":"oudewater-street-at-summer-cornelis-springer","title":"Oudewater Street At Summer - Cornelis Springer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century Dutch townscape by Cornelis Springer, depicting a quiet, sunlit street in Oudewater with traditional architecture and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornelis Springer was a master of the Dutch townscape, a genre that enjoyed a revival during the nineteenth century. This painting depicts a street in Oudewater, a historic town in the Netherlands, captured during a summer day. Springer possessed a meticulous approach to architecture, often combining actual buildings with imaginative elements to create a harmonious composition. His work reflects the nineteenth-century interest in the preservation of Dutch heritage and the picturesque qualities of older urban centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is constructed with a clear sense of perspective, drawing the eye down the cobblestone street towards the distant buildings. The light is soft, suggesting a warm summer afternoon, and it plays across the varied textures of the brick facades and tiled roofs. Springer pays close attention to the architectural details, such as the stepped gables and the ornate window shutters, which are characteristic of Dutch building traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, the artist includes figures engaged in daily activities, such as a horse-drawn carriage and small groups of people conversing. These elements provide a sense of scale and human presence, grounding the architectural study in a lived reality. The palette is composed of earthy tones, including ochre, terracotta, and muted greys, which unify the scene. Springer was known for his careful preparation, often making sketches on location before refining the final composition in his studio. This painting demonstrates his ability to balance technical precision with an atmospheric quality, offering a view of Dutch life that is both observant and composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/verhaal-van-de-jongen-jantje-nr-5-pieter-van-loon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVerhaal van de jongen Jantje, nr. 5 - Pieter van Loon — Pieter van Loon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-white-cliffs-of-dover-james-webb\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe White Cliffs of Dover - James Webb — James Webb\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis Springer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479355887951,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479359394127,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479359426895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479359459663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479359492431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479359525199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479359557967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479359590735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479359623503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479359656271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479359689039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479359721807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Oudewater-Street-At-Summer_Poster_CompositorV1_1786334448935.jpg?v=1786751288","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/oudewater-street-at-summer-cornelis-springer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}