“Evening – The End of the Day (after Millet),” an artwork by Vincent van Gogh, was created in 1889 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. The medium used is oil on canvas, and the artwork belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement. The painting measures 72 by 94 centimeters and falls under the genre painting category. Presently, it is housed at the Menard Art Museum in Komaki, Japan.
The artwork portrays a farmer standing on a furrowed field, illuminated by the fading light of the setting sun. The man appears weary yet purposeful as he removes his shirt after a day of labor. His coat lies on the ground beside him, and a nearby hoe and basket suggest the end of his day’s work. The background reveals the expansive fields and a distant sky painted with swirling, dynamic brushstrokes that capture the intense colors of sunset. Two figures on horseback and a plow in the background add depth and context, emphasizing the agrarian setting and daily toils of rural life. Van Gogh’s characteristic use of bold, expressive strokes and vibrant color palette is evident, reflecting both the physical and emotional weight of the farmer’s laborious day.
