Women Picking Olives

Vincent van Gogh

Created:
Movement:
1889
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Impressionistic brushwork, Olive grove scene
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Dimensions:
28 5/8 x 36 in. (72.7 x 91.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Women Picking Olives by Vincent van Gogh

Women Picking Olives, painted in 1889 by Vincent van Gogh, is an exemplary work that captures the artist's fascination with rural life and nature. Created using oil on canvas, this painting reflects van Gogh's distinctive brushwork and vibrant color palette, which convey a sense of movement and vitality. The artwork is part of a series that van Gogh produced during his stay at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a period marked by both prolific creativity and personal turmoil. This painting is significant for its depiction of the olive harvest, a subject that resonated with van Gogh's interest in agrarian themes and his admiration for the labor of peasants. The work is also notable for its exploration of light and shadow, demonstrating van Gogh's ongoing experimentation with capturing the effects of sunlight. As part of van Gogh's broader oeuvre, Women Picking Olives contributes to the understanding of his artistic evolution and his enduring impact on Post-Impressionism.

Description of the work:

Women Picking Olives by Vincent van Gogh

Created in 1889, "Women Picking Olives" by Vincent van Gogh is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's Post-Impressionist style through its expressive brushwork and vibrant color palette. The artwork depicts rural laborers engaged in the olive harvest, reflecting van Gogh's interest in agrarian themes and the natural landscape of Southern France.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Women Picking Olives