The artwork titled “Railway Junction near Bois Colombes” was painted by Paul Signac between the years 1885 and 1886. Executed with oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Impressionism movement and falls under the landscape genre. Currently, the artwork is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork features a railway junction set in the midst of an urban or suburban area. The prominent foreground includes a fence leading towards a small structure or hut, beside which a figure is seen standing. The backdrop consists of industrial buildings, which may indicate warehouses or factories, along with tall chimneys emitting smoke. Trees and light poles are scattered around, adding both depth and context to the setting. The overall color palette employs a mix of muted and natural tones, aligning with the Impressionist emphasis on capturing the atmosphere and transient effects of light.