Fishing in Spring, the Pont de Clichy (Asnières)

Fishing in Spring, the Pont de Clichy (Asnières), painted in 1887 during Van Gogh’s time in Paris, captures a tranquil riverside scene just outside the city. The composition shows a man fishing along the banks of the Seine beneath blossoming trees, with the Pont de Clichy bridge spanning the background under a soft spring sky.

Influenced by Impressionism and Pointillism, Van Gogh uses bright, harmonious colors and lively brushstrokes to convey the freshness of the season and the relaxed pace of suburban leisure. The painting reflects his growing interest in light, atmosphere, and modern life on the edges of urban Paris. Fishing in Spring is both a celebration of nature’s renewal and a serene glimpse into the rhythms of everyday life.