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Landing Stage with Boats, 1888 (oil on canvas)
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Landing Stage with Boats, 1888 (oil on canvas)
XIR30712 Landing Stage with Boats, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 55.1x66.2 cm; Museum Folkwang, Essen, Germany; (add.info.: also known as Boats with Men Unloading Sand ; dechargement d un bateau de sable; barques sur le Rhone: tricolore; ); Dutch, out of copyright
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This print captures Vincent van Gogh's "Landing Stage with Boats" in all its post-impressionist glory. Painted in 1888, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 55.1x66.2 cm and is currently housed at the Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany. The scene depicts a bustling dock where men are unloading sand from boats onto the landing stage. The vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes characteristic of van Gogh's style bring life to this otherwise mundane laborious task. A tricolore flag flutters proudly atop one of the boats, adding a patriotic touch to the composition. Intriguingly, this artwork is also known as "Boats with Men Unloading Sand" or "Déchargement d'un Bateau de Sable". It showcases not only the physical work being done but also hints at deeper themes such as dreams and aspirations carried by these laboring individuals. The presence of a wheelbarrow filled with cargo further emphasizes the industrious nature of this setting. Wooden planks scattered across the dock add texture and depth to van Gogh's portrayal of everyday life along the Rhone River. With its rich symbolism and masterful execution, "Landing Stage with Boats" stands as a testament to van Gogh's talent as an artist and his ability to elevate ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art.
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