View of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

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VisitIn late May 1888, during his stay in Arles, Vincent van Gogh visits Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer on the Mediterranean. Elated, he describes the colour of the sea to his brothe r Theo as being ¡®like mackerel, in other words, changing ¨C you don¡¯t always know if it¡¯s green or purple ¨C you don¡¯t always know if it¡¯s blue ¨C because a second later, its changing reflection has taken on a pink or grey hue¡¯. Title View of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Creator Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890) Date Created 1 - 3 June 1888 Physical Dimensions 64,2 x 53 cm Original Title Gezicht op Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Medium Oil on cavas Show more