The artwork titled “The Drinkers (after Daumier)” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece embodies the Post-Impressionism art movement and is categorized within the genre painting genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 59.4 x 73.4 cm, and it is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
In the artwork, van Gogh portrays a group of individuals engaged in the act of drinking. The composition features four characters, each immersed in their beverage with distinct postures and expressions. The scene is set against a background of swirling, vibrant colors, characteristic of van Gogh’s dynamic brushwork and emotive use of color. The figures, attired in varying styles, exhibit the artist’s keen observation of human behavior and social interactions. Through this painting, van Gogh offers an intimate glimpse into everyday life, imbuing the ordinary act of drinking with a sense of depth and narrative.
