View of Scheveningen (1882; Haag / Den Haag / La Haye / The Hague, Netherlands) by Vincent van Gogh

View of Scheveningen - Vincent van Gogh - 1882; Haag / Den Haag / La Haye / The Hague, Netherlands

Artwork Information

TitleView of Scheveningen
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1882; Haag / Den Haag / La Haye / The Hague, Netherlands
Mediumpencil,watercolor,paper
Art MovementRealism
Current LocationVan Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About View of Scheveningen

“View of Scheveningen” is an artwork executed by Vincent van Gogh in 1882, during his time in The Hague, Netherlands. This piece, rendered in pencil and watercolor on paper, belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized under the genre of cityscape. It is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The artwork presents a serene and detailed depiction of the Scheveningen area, capturing its essence through subtle, carefully placed pencil strokes and gentle watercolor tones. The foreground features a quaint, almost rustic scene with buildings adorned with distinctively slanted roofs and a fenced pathway. Two figures are seen conversing, further adding life to the composition. Beyond the immediate structures, the landscape extends to include a variety of rooftops against a vast, open sky, characterized by its muted hues. Van Gogh’s attentive detailing and elegant technique emphasize the simplicity and charm of the locale, offering viewers a glimpse into the 19th-century Dutch environment.

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