Painted in 1886 during Vincent van Gogh’s Paris period,The Kingfisheris an intimate and vibrant study of one of nature’s most striking birds. Measuring just 19.1 cm × 26.6 cm, this small oil painting, now housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, reflects Van Gogh’s fascination with the natural world and his ability to imbue even the simplest subjects with vitality and emotion.
