Le pont de Trinquetaille 1888

"Le pont de Trinquetaille" is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1888 during his stay in Arles, France. The painting depicts a bridge crossing the Rhône River, with a few figures strolling along the bank. This work exemplifies Van Gogh's signature style with its bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant, almost luminescent, colors. The perspective and the emphasis on the bridge itself create a sense of depth and movement, while the figures in the foreground ground the viewer in the scene. Van Gogh's fascination with the French countryside and the daily life of its people is evident in this painting.