Water Mill at Kollen near Nuenen
1884 Noordbrabants Museum
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts the Kollen Water Mill near Nuenen, a subject Van Gogh revisited multiple times during his stay in the Dutch village. The work showcases his early interest in rural landscapes and the lives of the working class.
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Vincent van Gogh painted "Water Mill at Kollen near Nuenen" during his formative years in the Dutch province of Brabant, a period marked by his deep empathy for peasants and their toil. This work, with its somber palette and earthy tones, predates his more famous vibrant canvases, offering a glimpse into his early artistic development and his profound connection to the landscape that surrounded him. It highlights his nascent interest in capturing the honest, unadorned beauty of everyday life and labor.
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Water Mill at Kollen near Nuenen
Vincent van Gogh, 1884
