Fishing at Pont de Clichy, Pont de Gogh’s remarkable work showcases his transition to a new method of painting with his looser brush strokes and vibrant palettes that beautifully complement each other.
This painting displays the influence of Paul Signac and Georges Seurat as Neo-Impressionist contemporaries on van Gogh’s Neo-Impressionism; both artists appeared at a final Impressionist exhibition in the Spring of 1886.
Peach Trees in Blossom
Vincent Van Gogh spent his first weeks of residence in Arles, France 1888, painting several pictures depicting fruitful trees with blossoms as a form of renewal and hope for the future. He used soft colors and light brushstrokes to capture the delicate beauty of nature as it awakened itself; these works also serve to commemorate Anton Mauve – his former teacher and uncle from Holland who had taught him art – whom Vincent wanted to honor as part of an act of respect towards him by writing to Theo that it was in memory of Anton Mauve that this work had been dedicated as such – so that this work paid homage.
Peach trees in this painting appear in full bloom, with flowers arranged on branches like an inverted triangle. Although it’s beautiful to look upon, it is essential to remember that these blooms are only temporary; once open, they can become vulnerable to frost or cold temperatures that damage fragile petals, resulting in the devastation of an entire plant due to cleistogamy – an act whereby petals that have been damaged cease producing fruit altogether and eventually die away completely.
Peach trees (Prunus persica) boast long and elongated petals adorned with pink and white colors that reflect their name. Flower buds typically begin appearing during winter and then expand once temperatures warm up; once pollination occurs and ripening begins, these buds close until ready for pollination and subsequent fruit development.
Van Gogh also employed elements from Japanese woodcut prints, famous in his native land of The Netherlands, in this painting. He took inspiration from these prints, Emile Zola, and other Impressionist artists for future works using this style.
Peach trees in bloom during early spring are a joyous sight. Their colorful buds begin swelling before opening into vibrant displays of beauty that should not be missed. Visit a peach orchard this season and view these breathtaking displays of nature; just remember that frost and cold temperatures could damage delicate blossoms, ruin their beauty, and stop fruit production!
Almond Blossoms
Vincent Van Gogh created this work of art while living at Saint-Remy Asylum in 1890. As Van Gogh painted constantly, he transitioned his style from Impressionism into Expressionism, being heavily influenced by Paul Signac, who introduced Neo-Impressionism and George Seurat’s Pointillism styles as well as Paul Signac introducing Neo-Impressionism and Pointillism respectively to him. Gradually, his brushstrokes became more varied, shifting towards brighter color schemes.
Almond trees were among the first flowers to bloom each spring, making them a beloved motif in Van Gogh’s work and symbolizing new life – in his own words, “When an almond tree blooms, it almost feels like resurrection.”
Van Gogh’s painting The Almond Tree symbolizes hope and renewal for him; it was painted during a time of recovery and revitalization after just being released from the hospital when nature offered a refreshing respite he could finally enjoy again. Its blossoming almond trees reminded him of his rebirth, thus inspiring Van Gogh to paint it as a present for Theodorus Bonger, who had recently given birth. He painted this tree as an offering to them both; Theodorus gave them as gifts Theodorus had just given birth – Vincent!
Van Gogh used elements from Japanese woodcuts famous in France during his lifetime to influence his composition of this painting, such as framing only part of a tree with bold outlines that indicate its shape, in his painting composition – another indication of Neo-Impressionism’s impact on this work.
Delacroix said, “Even part of something can be complete in itself,” which Van Gogh demonstrated with his brushwork: he applied thick layers in certain spots while thinning it out elsewhere to achieve an atmospheric shimmering surface effect that combined elements from impressionism’s dabbed colors, Divisionism’s bold outlines and Neo-Impressionism’s flattened into one seamless picture.
Spring River Fishing Adventures
Van Gogh’s serene spring river scene conveys his deep admiration of nature. A work of Post-Impressionism, this painting boasts varied styles that represent Van Gogh’s natural surroundings. Enjoy this exquisite artwork to elevate your living space!
At this time, painters would travel en plein air – that is, outside to capture their work in natural lighting – often meeting near the Seine River in Asnieres near Paris to create and explore. Vincent Van Gogh captured this scene perfectly in Fishing in Spring Pont de Clichy, depicting its surrounding boats, fishermen, and trees along its waters using vibrant pigments with variable brushstrokes for his signature style. This painting marks a transition in Van Gogh’s work compared to earlier works, with more varied pigments and brushstrokes employed compared with brighter pigments that characterized his style change as he used vibrant pigments and varied brushstrokes for his signature painting style.
During one of their regular excursions, Van Gogh produced this work during regular trips to Asnieres with fellow painters Paul Signac and Emile Bernard during the spring of 1887. It showcases his change in subject matter and his brighter palette and varied brushstrokes indicative of Paul Signac’s influence from the Impressionism movement; these strokes capture light play off the water surface and the graceful movements of a fishing boat.
Bridge Across the Seine at Asnieres
Van Gogh often used the Seine River and its bridges in his landscape paintings as a focal point, creating a sense of serenity and nature’s beauty while showing off his artistic style – in this painting, using shades of green, blue, yellow, and orange to produce stunning photographs!
Vincent Van Gogh created this masterpiece in 1887, one of his most renowned works. The composition features two bridges spanning the Seine, set against a green landscape with vibrant brushstrokes evoking vibrancy. Van Gogh used vibrant hues and brushwork techniques that give this painting its lively edge; an angler stands by, waiting to catch something at this iconic landmark.
Van Gogh became familiar with modern artists in Paris, such as Impressionists and Pointillists. This painting illustrates his efforts to incorporate these new techniques into his work; its creamy ocher impasto sky and road suggest Impressionist brushstrokes while its vibrant dots and dashes of varied colors reflect Pointillism; complementary colors also hint at Van Gogh’s experimentations with Divisionism.
In this piece, he creates the effect of movement with lateral strokes in various shades of blue. Yellows and lavender were used to depict foreground water, bridge, and fisherman pants in front of this painting; its effect of overlapping colors and its juxtaposition between soft yellows and blues stand out among its peers.
Van Gogh’s painting displays his appreciation of nature and concern over industrialization’s expanding reach into rural areas. Additionally, this setting of bridges was significant as they provided him with multiple opportunities to meet with Paul Signac and paint together on numerous occasions.
Van Gogh created five paintings during his two years living in Paris’ northwestern suburbs (Clichy and Asnieres), this painting being one of them. Clichy and Asnieres had dramatically changed as factories expanded outward from Paris, as industrial smoke rose over lush hills. For this reason, it was important for Van Gogh and fellow post-Impressionists such as Seurat, Signac, and Bernard Angrand to capture these ever-evolving landscapes through their artworks.
