The Sea at Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer by Vincent Van Gogh.

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Van Gogh painted this vibrant seascape outdoors. In fast, loose brushstrokes he tried to capture the colour of the sea. He described it as 'a colour like mackerel, in other words, changing — you don't always know if it's green or purple — you don't always know if it's blue — because a second later, its changing reflection has taken on a pink or grey hue.' (See letter to Theo van Gogh, 3/4 June 1888) Title: Seascape near Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Creator: Vincent van Gogh Creator Lifespan: 30 March 1853 - 29 July 1890 Creator Nationality: Dutch Creator Gender: Male Creator Death Place: Auvers-sur-Oise Creator Birth Place: Zundert Date Created: June 1888 - 1888 Location Created: Arles, France Place Part Of: France Type: Seascape Rights: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation) Show more