The Road to Tarascon
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1888 ; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône , France
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Kunsthaus Zürich
"Painter on His Way to Work," also known as "The Road to Tarascon," is an 1888 Post-impressionism painting by Vincent van Gogh that captures a figure walking along a rural path. Created with bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes, it reflects van Gogh’s intense sketch and study process. The artwork was likely destroyed during an air raid in World War II. Van Gogh's work often utilized paper for preliminary studies and incorporated ink in some sketches. The painting’s vivid portrayal emphasizes his unique style, blending realism with a touch of Surrealism-inspired expressiveness.
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