The artwork “Pine Trees near the Wall of the Asylum,” crafted by Vincent van Gogh in 1889 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, is a chalk and pencil drawing on paper. Noted for its Post-Impressionism art movement influences, this piece resides within the “sketch and study” genre. Presently, it is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork portrays a cluster of pine trees within close proximity to a wall, likely demarcating an asylum. The trees exhibit Van Gogh’s distinctive, swirling line work, capturing the texture and dynamic forms of the landscape. The boundary wall and surrounding vegetation contribute further to the rustic and serene atmosphere of the scene. The overall composition reflects the solitude and introspective nature often associated with Van Gogh’s works during his time in the asylum.
