“Gypsies at Saintes-Maries” is a work created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France. Executed in ink on paper, the artwork belongs to the Post-Impressionist movement and is categorized as a sketch and study.
The artwork depicts a rural scene with a group of gypsies and their caravan. At the center, a horse is shown grazing beside the caravans, with a few figures standing nearby, engaged in what appears to be a moment of conversation or daily routine. Van Gogh’s characteristic use of flowing, expressive lines suggests a casual observation of the everyday life of the gypsies, capturing their lifestyle with a gentle yet dynamic touch. The backdrop of the composition features a landscape dotted with additional caravans and possibly small buildings, all rendered in a manner that emphasizes texture and movement, characteristic of the artist’s style. The sky, filled with stippled dots, adds a sense of atmospheric depth, giving the whole scene a distinctive vibrancy.
