Houses with Thatched Roofs 1884

"Houses with Thatched Roofs" is a drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1884, currently housed at the Tate Modern in London. The artwork depicts a simple scene of thatched roof houses, a lone tree, and a fence, rendered with distinct, expressive strokes of ink and charcoal. The composition is characterized by Van Gogh's signature use of swirling lines and bold contrasts, conveying the feeling of wind and movement. The warm, golden hues of the sky create a sense of dusk or early morning, adding to the atmosphere of tranquility and solitude.