“The Corner of the Park” is a work by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1888 during his time in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Executed using pencil, ink, and paper, this piece adheres to the Post-Impressionism movement and belongs to the genre of sketch and study. The artwork measures 31.7 by 24 cm and currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a serene corner of a park, characterized by intricate and expressive line work that portrays dense foliage and an open field. Van Gogh’s use of varying line densities and directions creates a sense of depth and texture, capturing the natural beauty of the landscape with a keen observational eye. The contrast between the darks and lights achieved through the ink conveys the richness of the vegetation and the tranquility of the park scene. The piece exemplifies Van Gogh’s ability to infuse a simple sketch with profound emotion and vitality.
