The artwork titled “Canal” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1873. Executed in pencil on paper, this piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls under the genre of landscape.
The drawing portrays a tranquil scene of a canal, with bare trees lining both sides, emerging from the soft, hastily sketched grass that covers the banks. Their fine and delicate branches reach skyward, creating a lace-like pattern against the backdrop. The calm canal water reflects the sparse tree trunks, adding a symmetry to the composition. A small, sparse building can be observed near the horizon, contributing to the serene and somewhat desolate atmosphere of the landscape. The pencil work, though simple and monochromatic, effectively conveys a sense of stillness and solitude as it captures the natural beauty of the scene with precise, gentle strokes.
