“Landscape under a Stormy Sky” is an artwork by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls within the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a pastoral scene set under a tumultuous sky filled with swirling, dark clouds, which contrasts starkly with the lush, green meadow below. The foreground of the painting illustrates a vibrant field scattered with dashes of greenery and flowers, exuding a sense of freshness and vitality. The middle ground is populated with a row of trees, each seemingly swayed by the impending storm, their twisted forms adding a dynamic quality to the composition. Further back, buildings and other structures punctuate the horizon, providing a sense of depth. The imposing sky dominates the upper portion of the artwork, conveying a feeling of nature’s overwhelming power, with thick, textured brush strokes creating movement and drama. Overall, the painting captures a moment of intense atmospheric change and highlights van Gogh’s ability to fuse emotion and natural scenery through his distinctive style.
