Kingfisher by the Waterside by Vincent van Gogh. A small green and blue kingfisher bird perches alertly among tall green reeds at the edge of a shimmering body of water.

Kingfisher by the Waterside

Vincent van Gogh

1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An exquisite nature study by Vincent van Gogh featuring expressive impasto brushwork and a vibrant palette.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with a quiet gray register — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Created in 1887 during his influential Paris period, this oil study by Vincent van Gogh captures a kingfisher in a moment of quiet focus. The painting beautifully illustrates the artist's evolving technique, utilizing thick, rhythmic strokes of green, blue, and ochre to evoke the shimmering surface of the water and the delicate textures of the riverbank reeds.