The artwork titled “The Kingfisher,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1884 during his time in Nuenen, Netherlands, is a pencil, wash, and ink on paper piece from the Realism art movement. It belongs to the landscape genre and is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a tranquil, rural scene with a reflective body of water in the foreground, surrounded by leafless trees and bushes. The detailed strokes and subtle shading of the pencil, enhanced by the wash and ink, emphasize the starkness and serenity of the landscape. In the distance, a large church tower is visible, adding a striking vertical element that contrasts with the horizontal lines of the water and the vegetation. The use of muted tones and intricate detailing conveys the quiet beauty and stillness of the countryside.
