About the original work
Van Gogh painted this seascape on the beach on the spot, as evidenced by grains of sand found in the layers of paint. He made the work in the fishing village of Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, during a trip he undertook from Arles (southern France).
In addition to the blue and white that he brushed onto the canvas with bold strokes, he also used the colors green and yellow for the waves. He applied this with a palette knife, so that the effect of light through the waves was beautifully struck.
Van Gogh was enthusiastic about the colors of the Mediterranean. He described it as “a color like mackerel, that is, changing – you don’t always know if it’s green or purple, you don’t always know if it’s blue – because a second later the ever-changing reflection has a pinkish or gray hue.” accepted.’ The bright red signature is prominently placed in the foreground: it was supposed to be a ‘red note in green’.
About the artist
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. Born in 1853 in the Netherlands, Van Gogh began his career as an art dealer before deciding to paint at the age of 27. Despite struggling with mental illness and poverty throughout his life, Van Gogh created some of the most celebrated works of art in the world. world. world. world. world. world. world. world. world. world. world. world. world. world. world. world. history, including ‘Starry Night’, ‘Sunflowers’ and ‘The Potato Eaters’. His use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes influenced countless artists and movements that followed, making him a pioneer in the development of modern art. Van Gogh died in 1890 at the age of 37, but his legacy continues to inspire and captivate art lovers around the world.
Additional information
This painting by Vincent van Gogh is reproduced as a Giclée using an advanced 12-color printer that sprays the pigment inks onto the canvas or paper, layer by layer. Due to this large color spectrum and the high resolution, the original is approached very closely.
The pigment inks used are UV-resistant, so that no discoloration can occur. The colors always remain beautiful and that is why we give an unlimited guarantee! You can order Giclees framed and unframed.
Copyright & Licensing
Original: oil on canvas, 50.5 x 64.3 cm
© Van Gogh Museum, license Artimedes B.V.
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