The artwork titled “Luxembourg Garden in Paris,” created by Vincent van Gogh around 1887 in Paris, France, is a pencil drawing on paper that belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement. This particular piece is categorized as a sketch and study.
In the artwork, an intriguing scene of the Luxembourg Garden is depicted with minimalist yet expressive strokes. The garden is portrayed in what appears to be a somber and barren state, as denoted by the leafless trees scattered throughout the composition. Figures clad in dark clothing are interspersed within the scene, with some walking and others standing, lending a sense of everyday life and movement. The straightforward use of pencil accentuates the starkness of the trees against the subdued background, while the simple, rhythmic lines provide a sense of depth and space within the garden setting. These elements collectively evoke a quiet, contemplative atmosphere typical of Van Gogh’s sketch studies during that period.
