Strollers and Onlookers at a Place of Entertainment 1887

This rapid sketch, "Strollers and Onlookers at a Place of Entertainment," is a quick study by Vincent van Gogh of a Parisian street scene. The work, completed in 1887, shows a collection of figures gathered around a building. Van Gogh's use of hatching and quick lines helps to capture the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the French capital. This drawing is a testament to van Gogh's interest in depicting social scenes and the anonymity of city life. Today, the artwork is on view at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.