The artwork, titled “Bench with Four Persons and Baby,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882 in The Hague, Netherlands. Executed with watercolor on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts a tranquil outdoor scene featuring four adults seated on a bench with a baby, likely being held by one of the people. The bench is positioned near a prominent tree, and a single figure stands to the right of the tree, perhaps a passerby observing or engaged in conversation with the group. Further back in the composition, additional figures and architectural elements add depth and context to the scene, suggesting a public or communal space. The monochromatic palette imparts a somber and introspective mood, fitting for the Realist tradition to which van Gogh contributed.
