“Landscape with a Farm” is a watercolor artwork on paper created by Vincent van Gogh in 1883, in the Netherlands. This piece, categorized under the Realism art movement, belongs to the landscape genre and is held in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a tranquil rural scene dominated by a simple farm structure with a thatched roof, centered against a vast, expansive background. The muted tones and minimalistic brushstrokes evoke a serene ambiance, capturing the essence of the Dutch countryside in a realistic yet captivating manner. The simplicity of the building juxtaposed with the wide, barren landscape highlights Van Gogh’s early approach to capturing the natural beauty and rural life, characteristic of his work during this period. The choice of watercolor on paper infuses a delicate, almost ethereal quality into the scene, enhancing the realism while ensuring a soft, harmonious composition.
