The artwork titled “Landscape with Couple Walking and Crescent Moon” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece is associated with the Post-Impressionism art movement. It measures 49.5 x 45.5 cm and is categorized as a genre painting. Presently, the artwork is housed at the São Paulo Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in São Paulo, Brazil.
The artwork vividly depicts a pastoral scene featuring a couple taking a stroll amid a grove of windswept, swirling trees. In the background, an expansive sky transitions from the verdant green of dusk to the warm, vivid hues of an impending sunset, punctuated by the presence of a golden crescent moon. The brushstrokes, characteristically expressive and dynamic, evoke a palpable sense of movement and depth, enhancing the emotional resonance of the scene. The couple, dressed in period attire, adds a human element to the pastoral setting, inviting viewers to ponder the narrative or context of their journey within this strikingly evocative landscape. The texture and interplay of light showcase van Gogh’s masterful use of color and brushwork, hallmarking the distinct style of his later works.
