🌊 The Sea at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer – Vincent van Gogh (1888)

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✨ A living sea, between breath and movement

In this radiant work, Vincent van Gogh immerses us in the heart of the Mediterranean, capturing the movements of the waves, the play of light on the water, and the dance of the sailboats. The Sea at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is a scene of pure energy and pictorial freedom, a hymn to nature in perpetual motion. The gaze gets lost in the blue, rocked by the rhythm of the waves and the breath of the open sea.

📚 Creation context: a seaside stay

Van Gogh painted this canvas in June 1888, during a trip from Arles to the small village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the Mediterranean coast. He is fascinated by the southern light, by the intense blue of the sea, and seeks to capture this atmosphere with a few quick and sincere brushstrokes. This painting is part of a series dedicated to the sea, a rare subject in his work, but treated with all his expressive fervor.

🎨 Visual analysis: a sea in full vibration

The composition is dominated by blue, green, and turquoise tones, punctuated with white and yellow touches. The waves roll, the crests foam, the reflections twist in a shimmering light. On the horizon, small sailboats cross the blue line, enhancing the sense of space. The brushwork is lively, nervous, almost impressionistic, but the gesture is typically Van Goghian: free, thick, vibrant.

🧠 Symbolic reading: the call of the open sea, the power of the living

In this painting, Van Gogh expresses the need for escape, for grandeur, for breathing space. The sea here becomes a symbol of freedom, of natural power, but also of harmony. This work connects us to the essential: to the wind, to the water, to the sky, to the movement of the world. It soothes while energizing.

🖌️ Hand-painted reproduction – The Alpha Reproduction standard

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• Oil on canvas, stretched on solid wood frame

• Hand painted, with faithful texture and shades

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A lively reproduction with an authentic texture.

🏡 Staging: freshness and depth

Ideal in a bright living room, a creative office, a seaside lounge, or a soothing bedroom, La Mer à Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer brings depth, light, and dynamism. It pairs perfectly with Mediterranean, contemporary, or artistic decorations. A perfect choice for lovers of wide open spaces and sensory art.

🛍️ Treat yourself to the horizon according to Van Gogh

With La Mer à Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, let the breath of the Mediterranean into your home. Hand-painted in our workshops, this reproduction connects you to the power of life. Order your painting today at Alpha Reproduction – and turn your walls into a journey.