The artwork, titled “The Viaduct and the Trinquetaille Bridge,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Crafted using ink on paper, this piece falls under the Post-Impressionism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. The artwork is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork itself consists of two distinct sections, rendered in monochromatic ink, capturing different perspectives of the Trinquetaille Bridge and surrounding viaduct. The upper section depicts a bustling scene beneath the bridge, characterized by linear strokes and human figures moving through the space. The lower section illustrates a more complex view, featuring staircases, street lamps, and additional figures engaged in various activities. The detailed composition of this sketch not only serves as an architectural study but also conveys the everyday life and movement within the urban environment of Arles. The use of ink on paper accentuates the fluidity and immediacy of Van Gogh’s observational prowess.
