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📍 Van Gogh Walk
The life of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh (Vincent van Gogh) in London was an important chapter in his artistic career. Van Gogh, who was only 20 years old at the time, came to London in 1873 to work for an art distribution company called Goupil & Cie. This year's experience had a profound impact on his later artistic creations. I went to Café Van Gogh (see details This travelogy) At that time, I unwittingly discovered a place where my favorite painter had lived, so I decided to come and experience it.
Van Gogh used to live at 87 Hackford Road in southern London, not far from his place of work. Today, the building is classified as a second-class historic building and is managed by a non-profit contemporary art organization. Van Gogh House (Van Gogh House) offers guided tours only on the last weekend of each month. The English Heritage Blue Plaque in front of the gate records the history of Van Gogh's residence here from 1873 to 1874.
In the 19th century, the district of Stockwell, where Van Gogh lived, was undeveloped. Van Gogh, who loves nature, walks in this park almost every day. In his spring letter, he described the trees here as beginning to bloom, and described his community as “very beautiful” and “so peaceful.” To this day, there is only one quiet street in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city, where the statue of Van Gogh stands quietly.
In addition to Van Gogh's statue, there is also an art installation composed of several tree trunks in the park, and there is no explanation of the surrounding area. Furthermore, the blue trunk reminds me of Van Gogh's series of works, such as “The Olive Tree” and “Undergrowth with Two Figures,” which were created more than 10 years after Van Gogh left London.
Van Gogh's life in London back then was not easy; the bustle of the Victorian era and post-industrial development made him feel unfit. His letter to his brother Theo van Gogh (Theo van Gogh) recorded bits and pieces of his life and inner feelings at the time, bringing us closer to his inner world and understanding the influence of his London experience on his art. Strolling through the streets he once walked through and admired the splendor of the flowers, I couldn't help but be impressed. Why haven't I sought a moment of serenity in a busy city?
How to get to Van Gogh Walk?
from London Oval A 14-minute walk from the station (Google Map requestClick here).
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