The Hill of Montmartre

The Hill of Montmartre

Vincent van Gogh

1894

oil

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

This painting shows a hillside village with a windmill on the left and a church steeple on the right. The hill is covered in greenery, with houses and buildings scattered around. A fence runs along the bottom of the hill, with a few people standing behind it. The painting is done in earthy tones, with lots of greens and browns. The sky above is a light blue, with a few clouds scattered about. The overall effect is one of a peaceful, rural scene. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Vincent van Gogh.

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