Vincent van Gogh — Fishing Boats on the Beach at Saintes-Maries (1888) Post-Impressionist Art Tee
Our premium canvas: Comfort Colors 1717 in garment-dyed Ivory — 6.1 oz. 100% ring-spun cotton with a relaxed unisex fit and a soft, substantial feel. Printed to order in Ohio; usually ships in 1-2 business days. See size guide.
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was a Dutch painter whose intense color and expressive brushwork became foundational to modern art. He created this seaside scene during a brief but productive visit to the fishing village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer on the Mediterranean coast in the summer of 1888, while based in Arles.
"Fishing Boats on the Beach at Saintes-Maries" shows several brightly painted boats drawn up on the sand in the foreground, their masts and rigging crossing the sky at sharp angles. One vessel bears the name lettered on its hull, and the vivid contrasts of red, green, blue, and yellow reflect Van Gogh's fascination with pure, unmixed color. Beyond the beach, sailboats glide across a rippling turquoise sea beneath a broad, animated sky.
The work is rendered in Van Gogh's characteristic energetic strokes, the whole surface alive with directional dabs of paint. It stands as a memorable example of his output during his luminous southern French period.
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Printed on a premium Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed tee — heavyweight ringspun cotton with a soft, broken-in feel and a relaxed unisex fit. True to size; size down for a more fitted look.