Apartment Blocks and Miscellaneous Studies (1887) by Vincent van Gogh

Apartment Blocks and Miscellaneous Studies - Vincent van Gogh - 1887

Artwork Information

TitleApartment Blocks and Miscellaneous Studies
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1887
Mediumpencil,paper
Art MovementPost-Impressionism

About Apartment Blocks and Miscellaneous Studies

“Apartment Blocks and Miscellaneous Studies” is an artwork by the acclaimed artist Vincent van Gogh, created in 1887. Executed in pencil on paper, the artwork falls within the Post-Impressionism movement and fits the genre of sketches and studies.

The artwork is a detailed pencil sketch spread over two pages, featuring multiple studies and elements. On the left side, it depicts apartment blocks with noticeable architectural details and nearby trees. There are several human figures sketched in the foreground, engaged in various activities, providing a sense of life and context to the urban setting. The right side contains various studies, including detailed sketches of the sun with radiating lines and other miscellaneous forms, indicating Van Gogh’s exploration and observational efforts. The entire composition reveals the artist’s meticulous approach to capturing his surroundings and experimenting with light and structural forms.

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