Lungo la Senna
1887
Van Gogh captured a breezy afternoon along the Seine in 1887, right in the middle of his Parisian period. Notice how the sky is slashed with energetic, diagonal blue strokes that perfectly mimic a gusty wind, while the lone figure in the blue coat seems to be bracing against it. This piece shows his transition away from dark, somber tones toward the vibrant, light-filled palette that would later define his famous masterpieces. It's a fantastic glimpse into the artist's experimental phase, where he was soaking up Impressionist techniques before heading south to Arles.
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