Girl in the Woods (1882; Haag / Den Haag / La Haye / The Hague, Netherlands) by Vincent van Gogh

Girl in the Woods - Vincent van Gogh - 1882; Haag / Den Haag / La Haye / The Hague, Netherlands

Artwork Information

TitleGirl in the Woods
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1882; Haag / Den Haag / La Haye / The Hague, Netherlands
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRealism

About Girl in the Woods

The artwork, titled “Girl in the Woods,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882 in The Hague, Netherlands. Executed using oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.

The artwork depicts a lone girl standing amidst a dense forest. The towering trees dominate the scene, their trunks rising towards the upper edges of the canvas, creating a sense of grandeur and solitude. The forest floor is a mixture of earthy browns and greens, with roots sprawling across the ground. The interplay of light and shadow suggests dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy, casting a serene and contemplative mood throughout the composition. The girl’s figure, while small compared to the imposing trees, stands out against the earthy background, her dark attire contrasting with the more vibrant surroundings. This scene captures a quiet, reflective moment within nature, emphasizing the girl’s intimacy with the natural world around her.

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