The artwork, titled “Walking Couple,” is a pencil-on-paper piece created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886 while he was in Paris, France. It belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. This notable piece is housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork portrays a couple engage in a leisurely walk. Rendered in light and dark pencil strokes, the depiction captures the essence of the couple’s figures and their movement. The figures are roughly sketched, showing the woman in a rounded dress and the man wearing a hat, which gives a sense of the attire typical of the era. The simplicity and spontaneity of the sketch convey an intimate glimpse into a quiet, everyday moment, reflecting van Gogh’s keen observational skills and his ability to infuse ordinary scenes with emotional depth.
