The artwork titled “Man with Spade in a Suburb of Paris,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1887 in Paris, France, is an oil painting on a canvas with dimensions of 48 x 75 cm. This piece, classified within the Neo-Impressionism and Pointillism art movements, falls under the genre painting category and is currently held in a private collection.
In the artwork, a serene suburban scene is depicted, vibrant with lush greenery and a bright sky dotted with various hues, characteristic of the Pointillism technique. Central to the composition is a man holding a spade, walking along a path that bisects meticulously cultivated fields. The background features distant houses, giving a sense of depth and location within a suburban setting. The use of small, distinct dots of color creates an intricate, textured effect, typical of the Neo-Impressionist style, highlighting Van Gogh’s masterful ability to capture both the essence of the location and the moment in time.
