The artwork, titled “Couple Arm in Arm and Other Figures, with a Windmill in the Background,” was created by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh in 1890 while he was in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. This piece is executed using pencil on paper and belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement. It is categorized under the genre of sketch and study. The artwork is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In this pencil sketch, two central figures, a couple, can be seen walking arm in arm. Their attire and posture suggest a sense of companionship and intimacy. Behind them, the scene integrates a windmill, which adds a local element to the setting, providing depth to the landscape. Additional figures populate the background, contributing a sense of community and activity to the scene. The rough and expressive lines are characteristic of van Gogh’s style, emphasizing movement and the emotional resonance of the moment captured. The overall composition reflects the artist’s keen observation of everyday life and his ability to render it with profound sensitivity and dynamism.
