Trees in the Garden of Saint-Paul Hospital
1889 Hammer Museum
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts tall, gnarled trees with vibrant green and yellow foliage, towering over a bright yellow building with green shutters. The dynamic brushwork characteristic of Van Gogh creates a sense of movement in the landscape.
Did you know?
Vincent van Gogh created this painting during his voluntary stay at the asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Despite his severe mental health struggles at the time, he found immense artistic solace in painting the asylum's gardens and the surrounding nature, often using intense colors and swirling forms to convey his emotional intensity. This work is a testament to his enduring dedication to art even in profound distress.
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Trees in the Garden of Saint-Paul Hospital
Vincent van Gogh, 1889
