The artwork, titled “A Steamer with Several People,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. This piece, rendered using pencil on paper, belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and falls under the genre of sketches and studies. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork comprises four distinct segments, each capturing a different scene. In the upper left section, two figures are seen rowing a boat across a calm body of water. The upper right depicts a similar scene, where another duo, perhaps a couple, occupies a small boat, with one figure guiding the vessel using an oar. The bottom left part illustrates a steamer, where multiple people are visible, engaging in various activities on the deck. Lastly, in the bottom right corner, a solitary figure appears to be walking, suggesting a connection to the scenes depicted above. The pencil strokes highlight movement and interaction among the figures, reflecting van Gogh’s adeptness in capturing everyday life with a simple yet expressive medium.
