The artwork titled “Snow-Covered Cottages, a Couple with a Child, and Other Walkers” is a pencil sketch on paper created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. This piece is part of the Post-Impressionism movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. The work is housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a rustic, snow-covered village scene. Central to the composition is a couple walking with a child, accompanied by other figures who appear to be strolling through the wintry landscape. The cottages in the background are warmly rendered, with smoke rising from chimneys, evoking a sense of homeliness and simplicity. The use of pencil on paper highlights Van Gogh’s exquisite draftsmanship and attention to expressive detail, capturing the essence of everyday life in a quaint rural setting.
