“Memory of the Garden at Etten” is a piece by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1888 while in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This particular artwork, executed with ink on paper, exemplifies the Post-Impressionism movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
In this artwork, Van Gogh employs fluid and confident ink strokes to create a detailed depiction of a garden scene. The composition features various stylized forms that represent plants, trees, and a figure, rendered with Van Gogh’s characteristic expressive lines. The dense, textured line work captures the bustling, vibrant ambiance of a garden, while the presence of human and organic forms indicate interaction with the natural environment. This piece, with its handwritten notes at the top, not only reflects Van Gogh’s artistic process but also serves as a tangible connection to his memories and experiences in Etten.
