“Entrance to the Public Garden in Arles” is an artwork by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This piece employs oil on canvas as its medium and belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement. Measuring 91 by 72.5 centimeters, it falls within the cityscape genre and is currently housed in the Philips Collection in Washington, DC, USA.
The artwork captures a serene garden entrance, with a prominent pathway inviting viewers into the lush, green scenery. The use of vibrant, thick brush strokes illustrates the foliage of trees that line both sides of the walkway. The composition shows a few figures, including a central figure in blue, suggesting this public garden is a place of leisure and sociability. The colors, typical of van Gogh’s distinctive palette, are bold and expressive, with the greens and blues conveying a sense of calm, while the yellows and orange hues give the piece warmth and vibrancy. The sky, depicted in swirling strokes of blue and white, enhances the dynamism of the scene, characteristic of van Gogh’s post-impressionist style.
