The artwork, titled “Sailing Boat on the Seine at Asnières,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1887 in Paris, France. This piece, executed in pencil on paper, belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is classified as a sketch and study. It is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a detailed and serene scene of a sailing boat gently floating on the Seine River at Asnières. Rendered with delicate pencil strokes, the sailboat is prominently placed in the foreground, its intricate rigging and structure meticulously drawn. The river’s surface is shown with subtle horizontal lines, indicating the gentle ripples of water. In the background, a panoramic view of the riverbank is illustrated, with indistinct but recognizable buildings and vegetation, suggesting the bustling yet tranquil nature of the locale. The simplicity and precision of the lines used in the sketch emphasize the quiet beauty and contemplative atmosphere of the scene.
