The Outskirts of Paris 1886

"The Outskirts of Paris" (1886) by Vincent van Gogh depicts a desolate scene on the outskirts of Paris. The painting captures the raw, unpopulated environment with a lone lamppost casting a stark silhouette in the foreground, and a few figures walking in the distance. The use of short, choppy brushstrokes, visible in the sky and the rough terrain, creates a sense of movement and unease, echoing van Gogh’s signature style. The work offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with the fringes of society, often capturing the lives of ordinary people in their everyday surroundings.