The 'Au Charbonnage' Café in Laken

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Laken, c. 13 and 15 or 16 November 1878

pencil, pen and ink, on paper, 14 cm x 14.2 cm
Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Laken, c. 13 and 15 or 16 November 1878

pencil, pen and ink, on paper, 14 cm x 14.2 cm
Credits (obliged to state): Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

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