The Painter on His Way to Work
1888 Kulturhistorisches Museum Magdeburg
About this artwork
This painting is a self-portrait of the artist carrying his painting gear, depicting him walking along a path in the Arles countryside. It captures a moment of his artistic journey in Provence.
Did you know?
This painting, also known as "The Road to Tarascon," depicts Van Gogh himself carrying his painting tools. Sadly, the original painting was destroyed by fire during World War II in Magdeburg, Germany, leaving only reproductions and studies to remember this important work from his Arles period.
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The Painter on His Way to Work
Vincent van Gogh, 1888
