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Undergrowth with Two Figures
Vincent van Gogh · 1890, June
- Catalog
- F773
- Date
- 1890, June
- Place painted
- Auvers-sur-Oise
- Museum
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- Medium
- oil on canvas
About the painting
Undergrowth with Two Figures, painted in Van Gogh's final months in Auvers-sur-Oise, is a powerful and evocative landscape. The painting plunges the viewer into a dense, almost claustrophobic forest interior, with trees and foliage rendered in vibrant, swirling brushstrokes of greens, blues, and yellows. The two figures, barely discernible within the tangle of the undergrowth, emphasize the overwhelming presence of nature. This work showcases Van Gogh's heightened expressive style, where the landscape takes on an almost emotional charge. It is a testament to his profound connection with the natural world and his ability to infuse it with his inner turmoil and spiritual intensity during his last creative surge.
Collection: Cincinnati Art Museum. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
Display status checked October 11, 2026: Cincinnati Art Museum’s online collection lists this work as not on display. Confirm again before traveling.
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