Arles Bridge Van Gogh Exhibition Poster, Pont de Langlois Print

Van Gogh found himself reminded of Japanese woodblock prints when he first encountered the drawbridges of the south of France. This print captures that specific fascination through its bold, flat colors and the structural geometry of the timber frames. The composition features a horse and carriage crossing the wooden span, set against a brilliant blue sky and the turquoise ripples of the canal. Warm ochre tones in the stonework contrast sharply with the cool water, creating a balanced, sun-drenched palette typical of his Arles period.

Looking at this scene evokes the heat of a Provencal afternoon and the simple rhythms of 19th-century rural life. It reflects a moment of creative optimism, where light and structure merge into something more than a landscape. The brushwork, though disciplined, vibrates with the energy of a landscape transformed by the Mediterranean sun, offering a peaceful yet visually stimulating experience for the viewer.

Collectors working with impressionist art prints tend to reach for pieces like this, often alongside landscape art prints.