Vincent van Gogh - The Banks of Seine (1887)

 

In the summer 1887 van Gogh often worked on the banks of Seine at Asniéres. The Bank of Seine is a painting out of a group of artworks called Seine. The works were painted outside but close to Paris. The Seine has been an integral part of the Parisian life for commerce, travel and entertainment for centuries. Van Gogh preferred the countryside and periphery to the city, so he enjoyed painting out-doors in the summer. He created small studies that were easy to carry, like this one.

Source: Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience