“Farmhouse in Provence,” painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, is an exquisite oil on canvas artwork belonging to the Post-Impressionism art movement. This landscape piece measures 60.9 by 46.1 centimeters.
The artwork vividly captures a rural scene with a characteristic yellow farmhouse set against a lush, predominately green landscape. The field in the foreground is teeming with vibrant vegetation and scattered red flowers. A solitary figure, possibly a farmer, is seen moving through the field’s golden grasses, adding a human touch to the pastoral setting. The farmhouse is outlined with an old, somewhat dilapidated stone wall that leads to a gate in the background. Tall trees and haystacks are positioned behind the farmhouse, contributing depth and a sense of agrarian life. The sky above, painted with swirling strokes, exhibits Van Gogh’s signature technique and imparts a dynamic, almost whimsical quality to the scene.
