“Backyards of Old Houses in Antwerp in the Snow,” an oil on canvas painting by Vincent van Gogh, was created in 1885 in Antwerp, Belgium. The artwork, belonging to the Realism movement and categorized as a cityscape, is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a serene yet evocative winter scene in Antwerp. Snow blankets the rooftops and backyards of old houses, creating a picturesque yet somber atmosphere. Various shades of brown and gray dominate the composition, conveying the cold and overcast weather, while the rooftops and chimneys hint at the human presence and the warmth within. Van Gogh’s brushstrokes, both restless and deliberate, capture the texture of the snow and the architecture, infusing the mundane scene with a poignant beauty and depth.
