The artwork “View of Paris from near Montmartre” is an exquisite oil painting on canvas created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886 in Paris, France. This piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is a panoramic genre painting. Measuring 45.6 x 38.5 cm, the painting is housed at the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland.
The artwork portrays a charming panorama of Paris as seen from near Montmartre. The sky is expansive, with soft, swirling strokes of pale blues and whites suggesting a serene, cloudy day. Below, the city’s rooftops and buildings are depicted with textured, layered brushstrokes, blending a variety of subtle earthy tones. The composition captures the essence of urban life from an elevated perspective, illustrating the iconic charm of Parisian architecture intertwined with nature. The delicate gradation of colors in the sky complements the more robust, darker hues of the cityscape, emphasizing the depth and vastness of the scene.
