the garden at arles vincent van gogh

the garden at arles vincent van goghVincent Van Gogh's The Garden at Arles is an explosion of colour that awakens a deep sense of joy. The painting, representative of the post impressionist era, tells a joyful tale of everyday life in a bustling garden. The vibrant brushstrokes, brilliant colour palette and almost abstract forms combine to create a landscape that transcends reality to achieve an almost surreal beauty. Van Gogh succeeds in transforming this commonplace into a magical

their dark silhouettes silhouetted against the brilliant sky

is concentrated on her task

with its garrigue

This lithograph by Alphons Mucha is part of a four-part work on precious stones

There is a hint of melancholy in their contemplative gaze

triangles and lines

The combination of geometric shapes and bold colours is characteristic of Orphism

punctuated by round

The choice of colour emphasises the "White Sharpness" of the title

creating a striking visual contrast

the master of British Romanticism

The linear perspective guides the eye across the scene