Artwork

Trees in the Garden of Saint-Paul Hospital

Trees in the Garden of Saint-Paul Hospital, by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1889
Trees in the Garden of Saint-Paul Hospital, by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1889

Trees in the Garden of Saint-Paul Hospital is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Hammer Museum.

About this work

Overview

Trees in the Garden of Saint-Paul Hospital is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1889 and currently held at the Hammer Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene garden scene with tall, slender trees and a building in the background. The trees feature thick trunks and branches with vibrant green leaves and small flowers, while the building has a red roof and green shutters.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by bold, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors, with a range of blues and greens used to capture the interplay of light and shadow in the garden, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Vincent van Gogh

Artist

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

Hammer Museum

Museum

Hammer Museum

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