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Hospital at Saint-Rémy
Vincent van Gogh · 1889, October
- Catalog
- F643
- Date
- 1889, October
- Place painted
- Saint-Rémy
- Museum
- Hammer Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, mounted on panel
About the painting
This painting is a poignant and powerful work from Van Gogh's time at the asylum in Saint-Rémy. Hospital at Saint-Rémy depicts the building and grounds where he sought treatment, offering a unique perspective on his confined environment. Despite his mental struggles, Van Gogh continued to paint prolifically during this period, often finding solace in the surrounding landscape. The painting captures the architecture of the hospital, often seen through a stand of pine trees, with his characteristic thick impasto and expressive brushwork. It's a testament to his resilience and his unwavering commitment to art, even in the face of profound personal challenges. The work allows viewers to imagine the world Van Gogh inhabited during one of his most productive, yet difficult, periods.
Collection: Hammer Museum. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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