The artwork, “Child with Orange,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. It is an oil on canvas painting that belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and the portrait genre.
The artwork depicts a melancholic scene featuring a young child seated amidst a meadow filled with vibrant yellow flowers. Dominated by bold, expressive brush strokes, the child’s face reflects the Post-Impressionist style with its emphasis on emotional depth rather than realistic detail. The child, gazing pensively, holds a bright orange object, providing a stark contrast to the predominantly green and yellow background. The simplicity of the child’s blue and white clothing adds a soothing element to the composition, allowing the colorful flora and orange to stand out. The overall ambiance of the artwork conveys a serene yet contemplative mood, characteristic of van Gogh’s profound exploration of human emotion and nature.
