The artwork, titled “Cottages Reminiscence of the North,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 during his time in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. It is rendered in oil on canvas and is part of the Post-Impressionism movement, classified within the landscape genre. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork vividly depicts a quaint village scene with cottages clustered together, their thatched roofs richly detailed with a palette of greens and browns. Smoke curls from the chimneys, blending with the swirling, textured sky, which features a prominent red sun. The entire composition is bathed in vigorous, dynamic brushstrokes characteristic of van Gogh’s style, conveying a sense of movement and life. The foreground displays an array of vegetation, rendered with impassioned strokes and vibrant colors, further enhancing the lively and emotive atmosphere of the scene.
