Three White Cottages in Saintes-Maries by Vincent van Gogh
Description: "Three White Cottages in Saintes-Maries" by Vincent van Gogh is a charming and evocative painting that captures the rustic simplicity and quiet beauty of the small coastal village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the South of France. Painted in June 1888, this work reflects van Gogh's fascination with the architecture and landscapes of the Provence region. The composition features three traditional whitewashed cottages with red-tiled roofs, nestled amidst a landscape of green fields under a wide, expansive sky. Van Gogh uses a bright and harmonious color palette of whites, reds, greens, and blues, applying his characteristic bold and swirling brushstrokes to convey the textures of the walls, roofs, and surrounding vegetation. The vivid colors and dynamic brushwork capture the intensity of the Mediterranean light, creating a sense of warmth and tranquility.
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, produced this painting during a visit to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, a small fishing village in the Camargue region. He was captivated by the simple, unadorned charm of the cottages and the vivid colors of the Mediterranean landscape. "Three White Cottages in Saintes-Maries" exemplifies van Gogh's ability to transform ordinary scenes into expressive and emotive works of art, highlighting his deep appreciation for the unique qualities of light and color in the South of France.
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Location and Date Created: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France, June 1888.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Three White Cottages in Saintes-Maries.
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Artwork Style: Post-Impressionism.
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Subject/Topic: A rural scene depicting three white cottages in the village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, capturing the light, color, and simplicity of the Provençal landscape.
