“View of Roofs and Backs of Houses” is an artwork created in 1886 by the illustrious artist Vincent van Gogh. Painted with oil on canvas, the artwork belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement. Classified as a cityscape genre, it encapsulates an urban view and is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a collection of buildings densely packed together, characterized by their varying heights and architectural nuances. The scene is dominated by muted, earthy tones which convey the industrial and residential nature of the neighborhood. The rooftops, rendered with textured brushstrokes, highlight van Gogh’s technique and his ability to infuse life into an otherwise mundane urban landscape. The background stretches into a distant horizon, with structures progressively becoming less distinct, thus providing a sense of depth and vastness. The overall mood conveyed is one of quiet, restrained vitality, showcasing van Gogh’s distinctive ability to capture and evoke the essence of a city’s everyday life.
