The artwork entitled “Round Clipped Shrub in the Public Garden” by Vincent van Gogh was created in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Executed in ink on paper, this piece is a part of the Post-Impressionism movement, serving as a sketch and study. It is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork features a focal point of a meticulously rendered round clipped shrub, positioned within the boundaries of a public garden. The shrub, depicted with vigorous and expressive ink lines, stands prominently in the foreground. In the background, a loosely sketched row of other garden vegetation and trees is visible, providing depth and context to the setting. The artwork is executed on a gridded paper, and includes handwritten notes surrounding the drawing, reflecting van Gogh’s contemplative process and careful study of nature. The overall composition exudes an atmosphere of both deliberation and spontaneous observation, characteristic of van Gogh’s approach to capturing the essence of his environment.
