Road with Trees (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

Road with Trees - Vincent van Gogh - 1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Artwork Information

TitleRoad with Trees
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Mediumink,paper
Art MovementPost-Impressionism
Current LocationAlbertina, Vienna, Austria

About Road with Trees

“Road with Trees” is an evocative sketch by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh, completed in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Executed with ink on paper, this work is a consummate example of the Post-Impressionist movement, wherein Van Gogh intricately explores form and atmosphere. Currently, this artwork is housed in the Albertina, Vienna, Austria, and serves as a significant piece within the genre of sketches and studies.

The artwork portrays a serene countryside landscape, prominently featuring a row of trees lining a road. These trees, rendered with expressive and rhythmic ink strokes, dominate the composition while their foliage creates dynamic patterns against the sky. A modest house can be seen nestled amongst the trees, providing a sense of scale and habitation. The distant horizon, marked by sparse and faintly depicted rooftops, along with birds in flight, evokes a tranquil and contemplative ambiance. The overall monochromatic palette and fluid ink application highlight Van Gogh’s deftness in capturing nature’s essence and movement through minimalistic yet powerful means.

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