The artwork, titled “Harvest in Provence, at the Left Montmajour,” was created by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Executed in ink and watercolor on paper, this piece exemplifies the Post-Impressionism movement and measures 52.5 by 39.5 centimeters. The genre of this artwork is landscape, and it is currently housed at the Fogg Museum (Harvard Art Museums) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
This landscape portrays a pastoral scene in Provence. In the foreground, a rustic fence is depicted with green foliage interspersed around it, leading the viewer’s eye toward a haystack structure. Beyond the immediate foreground, fields are detailed meticulously with patterns of agricultural activity. Farming implements, such as a cart, suggest the ongoing harvest. Distant structures, including houses and what appears to be a monastic building atop a hill, are set against a backdrop of gently rolling hills beneath a partially clouded sky. The artwork encapsulates the serene and industrious atmosphere of rural life in Provence during the late 19th century, showcasing Van Gogh’s characteristic vibrant and dynamic line work and his use of bright yet naturalistic colors.
