The artwork “Figures in a Park,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886 in Paris, France, is a pencil-on-paper piece that reflects the Post-Impressionism art movement. This sketch and study is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a park scene with various figures dispersed throughout the composition. The use of pencil allows for a range of tonal variations, creating depth and texture. The trees are drawn with expressive, gestural lines, capturing the natural form and movement of the branches. The figures, some standing and others seated, blend into the landscape, suggesting a tranquil day in a Parisian park. The overall scene evokes a sense of peacefulness and observation, characteristic of much of van Gogh’s work during his time in Paris.
