The artwork, “Snowy Yard,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1883 in The Hague, Netherlands, is a realistic sketch and study rendered in pencil on paper. It is currently located at Galerie Jan Krugier in Geneva, Switzerland.
In this evocative sketch, one can observe a quiet and tranquil winter scene. The composition is dominated by a snowy yard that is carefully depicted through Van Gogh’s use of delicate lines and shading. The setting appears to be a residential area, with fences, a few modest buildings with chimneys, and scattered objects such as sleds and a workbench. A figure is engaged in some activity in the foreground, while another figure is seen walking in the distance along a tree-lined path. The background fades into an array of bare trees that stretch towards the horizon, offering a serene and contemplative mood characteristic of Van Gogh’s early Realist works. This piece captures the stillness of a snow-covered day with meticulous attention to detail and perspective.
