View of Paris, with the Hôtel de Ville and the Tour-Saint-Jacques 1886

Vincent van Gogh’s 1886 drawing, "View of Paris, with the Hôtel de Ville and the Tour-Saint-Jacques," showcases a unique perspective of the city of Paris. Created during a time when Van Gogh was exploring various artistic styles, the drawing exemplifies the artist's fascination with urban landscapes. The artwork utilizes a simple palette of browns and blacks to depict a panoramic view, dominated by the Hôtel de Ville and the Tour-Saint-Jacques. The focus on the rooftops and chimneys hints at the bustling city life below, giving the viewer a sense of scale and anonymity that defines the urban experience. The drawing, a fine example of Van Gogh's early works, is now housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.