The artwork titled “Sien’s Mother’s House, Closer View,” created by the acclaimed artist Vincent van Gogh in 1882, is housed at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California, United States. Executed with pencil on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the cityscape genre. The artwork was created in The Hague, Netherlands.
In this pencil drawing, Van Gogh presents a detailed and intimate depiction of a modest domestic scene. The foreground features a variety of potted plants, suggestive of a personal garden space. A wooden railing crosses the image diagonally, leading the viewer’s eye toward the background, where the facade of a brick house with numerous windows and a door is visible. The intricate lines and shading techniques evoke a strong sense of texture and depth, capturing the rustic and authentic ambiance of an urban dwelling. The careful composition and attention to detail highlight Van Gogh’s commitment to portraying the reality of everyday life with precision and sensitivity.
