View of Auvers-sur-Oise. Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh - Blick auf Auvers mit Kirche.jpeg (source). Public domain — PD-Art.
View of Auvers-sur-Oise
Vincent van Gogh · 1890, July
- Catalog
- F800
- Date
- 1890, July
- Place painted
- Auvers-sur-Oise
- Museum
- RISD Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
View of Auvers-sur-Oise is a poignant landscape from Van Gogh's final, intensely creative months. The painting captures a panoramic view of the village, with its characteristic houses and fields extending under a expansive sky. Van Gogh's signature swirling, energetic brushstrokes define the rolling hills, trees, and rooftops, imbuing the scene with a palpable sense of movement and vitality. The palette, while fresh and vibrant, also carries an underlying emotional depth. This work stands as a testament to his profound connection to his surroundings and his ability to transform the everyday landscape into a deeply personal and expressive vision.
Collection: RISD Museum. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
Research note: this entry is based on an evolving catalog. Dates, attribution, location and visitor information should be verified against the institution’s current records.