Thickets
- Original dimensions
- 38 x 46 cm
- Museum
- Rijksmuseum
- Year
- 1887
Scene depicted
The painting “Broussailles” presents a vibrant composition, where the vegetation intertwines in a harmony of shapes and colors. Each brushstroke pays tribute to the life that pulses within this wild nature, offering a snapshot full of dynamism and serenity, echoing the artist's awe in the face of the beauty of the world.
Historical context
Artwork: Broussailles |BRK| Artist: Vincent van Gogh |BRK| Year: 1887 |BRK| Museum: Rijksmuseum |BRK| Place of Creation: Paris |BRK| Dimensions: 38 x 46 cm
Place in the artist's career
“Broussailles” stands in Van Gogh's career as a milestone of his artistic maturity. This work comes after “ The Sunflowers ” and before “ The Starry Night ,” uniting expressionism and expressive technique.
Anecdote
“Nature has so much to offer, you just have to know how to listen to it.” These words seem to resonate through the painting “Broussailles,” born from a spring morning, where Vincent observed the shades of green and the textures of the underbrush. This encounter with nature will nourish the evocative power and emotion of this pictorial work.