Wheat Field with Cypresses

Vincent van Gogh

Created:
Movement:
1889
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Vibrant brushwork; Expressive landscape.
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Dimensions:
28 7/8 × 36 3/4 in. (73.2 × 93.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Wheat Field with Cypresses by Vincent van Gogh

Wheat Field with Cypresses, painted in 1889, is a quintessential example of Vincent van Gogh's expressive use of color and dynamic brushwork. Created during his stay at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, this work reflects van Gogh's fascination with the Provençal landscape and his emotional response to nature. The swirling forms and vibrant palette exemplify the artist's post-impressionist style, which has significantly influenced modern art. Van Gogh's choice of subject matter, including the iconic cypress trees, is often interpreted as a symbol of his turbulent mental state and his search for solace. This painting is part of a series that underscores van Gogh's innovative approach to capturing the essence of the natural world. Today, Wheat Field with Cypresses is celebrated for its profound impact on the development of expressionism and its enduring appeal in art history.

Description of the work:

Wheat Field with Cypresses by Vincent van Gogh

Wheat Field with Cypresses, created in 1889, is an oil on canvas painting by Vincent van Gogh that exemplifies the Post-Impressionist style with its dynamic brushwork and vibrant color palette. The artwork depicts a Provençal landscape featuring a golden wheat field, swirling clouds, and towering cypress trees, reflecting van Gogh's fascination with the natural scenery surrounding the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Wheat Field with Cypresses