The artwork, titled “Landscape with Cottages and a Mill,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nunen / Nuenen, Netherlands. This piece, housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, is a Realism movement sketch and study executed in chalk on paper.
In the artwork, Vincent van Gogh masterfully portrays a serene rural landscape. The scene captures a quaint, pastoral setting with cottages nestled among bare-branched trees and a windmill standing in the distance. The use of chalk allows for a delicate rendering of textures, particularly in the intricate detailing of the trees and the soft, almost ethereal depiction of the sky. The dark, sweeping lines enhance the rustic charm and tranquil atmosphere of the countryside, revealing van Gogh’s keen observational skills and his ability to convey the essence of rural life.
