“Factories Seen from a Hillside in Moonlight” is an oil on canvas painting created by Vincent van Gogh in 1887 while he was in Paris, France. The artwork is part of the Neo-Impressionism movement and depicts a landscape genre. It is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork presents a serene evening scene viewed from a hillside under the moonlight. In the foreground, a gently sloping hill is depicted, covered in grass that carries the fluid strokes characteristic of Van Gogh’s style. Toward the middle ground, a fence runs horizontally, adding a division between the natural elements of the hillside and the industrial landscape beyond. The background captures a panorama of factories with chimneys emitting smoke, blending into the hazy, moonlit sky. The sky itself is awash in tranquil shades of green and blue, creating an atmosphere of quiet contemplation, illuminated by the subtle glow of the moon. The barren trees located just above the fence add to the tranquil yet somber mood, characteristic of Van Gogh’s poignant interpretations of modern life and nature.
