*** About The First Steps: This painting was created during a key period in Van Gogh’s life, likely in the late 1880s, a time when he was profoundly influenced by the themes of family and ordinary human life. The style belongs to Van Gogh's post-impressionistic phase, characterized by dynamic and expressive brushstrokes that communicate emotion and movement more than mere representational accuracy. The depiction of the child’s first steps, assisted by a guiding mother, perhaps reflects Van Gogh’s admiration for the resilience and simplicity of the rural folk life, themes that are recurrent in many of his works from this period. There is also a symbolic layer to the painting, suggesting themes of growth, nurturing, and the passage of time. This artwork is part of a private collection, but frequently travels globally for exhibitions in major museums.