“View of The Hague with the New Church,” an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882, is a cityscape belonging to the Realism art movement. The piece, which employs ink and watercolor on paper, captures a scene in The Hague, Netherlands. It is currently part of the Kunsthandel Ivo Bouwman Collection in The Hague.
The artwork presents a serene depiction of The Hague with a focus on the New Church (Nieuwe Kerk). In the foreground, the scene is animated by a solitary figure walking along a path, while the mid-ground is dominated by a cluster of quaint, modest houses featuring rooftops in shades of red and brown. In the background, the spire of the New Church, standing tall and elegant, serves as the central focal point amidst a slightly overcast sky. Several birds can be seen dotting the sky, adding a sense of depth and dynamism to the scene. The composition and use of watercolor combined with the delineating ink results in a detailed yet atmospheric portrayal of urban life in the late 19th century The Hague.
