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Houses at Auvers
Vincent van Gogh · 1890, May
- Catalog
- F805
- Date
- 1890, May
- Place painted
- Auvers-sur-Oise
- Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
Painted during Van Gogh's final, intensely creative months in Auvers-sur-Oise, Houses at Auvers is a quintessential depiction of the rural village that became his last home. The painting presents a view of houses nestled amidst vibrant foliage, rendered with his distinctive bold outlines and energetic, textured brushwork. The roofs and walls are depicted with a patchwork of color, while the surrounding trees and fields pulsate with various shades of green, blue, and yellow. This work conveys a sense of the village's rustic charm, yet also imbues the scene with Van Gogh's emotional intensity, reflecting his deep engagement with his immediate surroundings.
Collection: Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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