Drawbridge near Arles, by Vincent van Gogh, oil on canvas, from 1888. The motif reminded him of his home, the Netherlands. The daylight in April in the South of France inspired van Gogh. He enthusiastically wrote to his brother that the vibrant turquoise river water is reflected in the blue sky. The painter used a lattice of threads in a wooden frame to get the right perspective of the bridge. - Today is Thursday, the 21.11.2024, the actual time is 21:08 h.