Four Swifts with Landscape Sketches 1887

"Four Swifts with Landscape Sketches" is a drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1887. This piece, now housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, showcases van Gogh's fascination with nature, particularly the dynamic movement of birds in flight. The quick, expressive strokes of the pen capture the swiftness of the birds, while the background sketches suggest a landscape study. This work exemplifies van Gogh's characteristic use of line and texture, creating a sense of energy and movement, a signature element of his style.