The artwork titled “State Lottery Office” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882 in The Hague, Netherlands. Employing ink on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls within the genre painting category. It is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In the artwork, Vincent van Gogh masterfully depicts a bustling scene outside the State Lottery Office. Rendered in monochromatic ink, various figures crowd the street, some engaged in conversation while others seem to wait impatiently. The scene captures the everyday life of common people characterized by movement and interaction, quintessentially showcasing van Gogh’s ability to infuse vitality into ordinary moments. The detailed strokes and varied postures of the characters evoke a sense of the lively atmosphere associated with such public places.
