The Allotments at Montmartre
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1887 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Cityscape
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
"The Allotments at Montmartre" captures a vibrant cityscape scene from Vincent van Gogh’s time in Montmartre between 1886 and 1887. Rather than portraying urban life, Van Gogh focused on pastoral elements, depicting lush allotments with expressive brushwork that reflects his evolving style. Created during his Post-impressionism period, this work exemplifies his experimentation with color, light, and technique, using oil on canvas. The painting showcases Van Gogh’s progression from somber tones to more vibrant, expressive imagery characteristic of his later Oil paintings.
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