“Lower Part of the Windmill De Laakmolen” is an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882 in the Netherlands. Crafted using ink and watercolor on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls within the landscape genre. Currently housed in a private collection, the artwork vividly depicts the lower structure of the De Laakmolen windmill.
The artwork showcases the base of the windmill, emphasizing its rustic and sturdy architecture. Surrounding the windmill is a simple, white wooden fence, demarcating the area around it. One can observe the intricate details of the windmill’s foundational structure, highlighting the thatched roof and wooden blades. The setting appears serene with minimal human activity, as depicted by the presence of two figures close to the entrance of the windmill. The landscape around the windmill is rendered in delicate ink and watercolor techniques, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility. The use of subdued colors and meticulous attention to detail are characteristic of van Gogh’s early works, capturing the essence of the Dutch countryside during that period.
