“Enclosed Field with Peasant” is an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1889 while he was in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. This piece, rendered with oil on canvas, belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and measures 92 x 73.5 cm. It is categorized under the landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a pastoral scene featuring a peasant working in a field, surrounded by the undulating and rugged terrain typical of the French countryside. The use of swirling brushstrokes and vibrant colors creates an intense and dynamic atmosphere. The landscape is characterized by an array of greens, yellows, and blues, depicting the variations of the field and the distant mountains. The sky dominates the upper part of the composition, with a mix of deep blue and white tones that add a sense of vitality to the scene. The presence of farm buildings and haystacks implicates the rural setting, capturing the essence of agrarian life. Through this piece, van Gogh not only depicts a landscape but also conveys the richness and vigor of nature intertwined with human activity.
