“View of Paris from Montmartre” is an artwork by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1886 in Paris, France. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and is classified as a panorama. The artwork is currently housed at the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland.
The artwork offers a sweeping vista of Paris as seen from the elevated vantage point of Montmartre. It depicts the sprawling urban landscape bathed in soft, muted light, characteristic of a typical post-impressionistic approach. The skyline is punctuated by a multitude of rooftops, chimneys, and distant structures, with smoky hues suggesting the industrial atmosphere of the city at that time. The sky, painted with broad, textured brushstrokes, occupies a significant portion of the canvas, adding a vast, airy feel to the composition. The earthy tones and subdued palette evoke a sense of calm and contemplation, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the serene, yet bustling life of late 19th-century Paris.
