View of Vessenots Near Auvers

Painted in the final weeks of his life, View of Vessenots Near Auvers (1890) captures the quiet countryside just outside Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh spent his last days. The scene shows a cluster of low thatched cottages nestled among fields and trees, under a sky filled with swirling motion and atmospheric light.

With energetic brushstrokes and a rich, natural palette of greens, ochres, and blues, Van Gogh conveys both the serenity and emotional intensity of the landscape. The painting reflects his deep connection to rural life and his enduring search for solace in nature. As one of his late works, it stands as a poignant expression of beauty, transience, and introspection.