Architectural Study (Vincent Van Gogh)

These paintings by the artist is part of a study based on architecture from September to October 2018. They are primarily based on building paintings done by Vincent Van Gogh.

A recreation of Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen by Vincent Van Gogh, 1885

A recreation of Old Church Tower at Nuenen, ('The Peasants' Churchyard') by Vincent Van Gogh, 1885

A recreation of The Yellow House ('The Street') by Vincent Van Gogh, 1888

A recreation of The Church of Auvers by Vincent Van Gogh, 1890

A recreation of White House at Night by Vincent Van Gogh, 1890

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