The artwork entitled “Vincent’s Boarding House in Hackford Road, Brixton, London” is a sketch and study created around 1873 by the artist Vincent van Gogh. This piece, belonging to the Realism art movement, is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork is a detailed sketch depicting a row of two-story buildings, including the boarding house on Hackford Road where van Gogh resided for a time in London. Executed in a meticulous and precise manner, the sketch captures the architectural features of the buildings with an emphasis on the details such as windows, doors, and the roofline, along with subtle indications of vegetation and street elements. The simplicity and accuracy of the lines, devoid of vivid colors, exemplify the qualities of a study piece. The texture and aged appearance of the paper add a historical dimension to this early example of van Gogh’s interest in everyday urban scenery.
