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House at Auvers
Vincent van Gogh · 1890, June
- Catalog
- F804
- Date
- 1890, June
- Place painted
- Auvers-sur-Oise
- Museum
- The Phillips Collection
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
House at Auvers, painted in Van Gogh's final, intensely creative months, captures a characteristic dwelling in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise. The house, rendered with bold outlines and textured surfaces, sits amidst a verdant landscape filled with his signature swirling brushstrokes. The vibrant greens, blues, and yellows of the surrounding trees and fields pulsate with life, reflecting the artist's profound connection to nature, even during a period of personal turmoil. This work exemplifies Van Gogh's mature style, where everyday architecture is transformed into a dynamic and emotionally charged composition, conveying the rustic charm and powerful vitality of the French countryside.
Collection: The Phillips Collection. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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