The artwork, titled “Landscape with Olive Tree and Mountains in the Background,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and is classified as a sketch and study.
In this monochromatic sketch, Van Gogh depicts a serene rural scene featuring a lone olive tree prominently positioned in the foreground. The spindly branches of the tree extend against a backdrop of rolling fields and undulating hills, which gradually rise into a range of distant, rugged mountains. The artist’s signature dynamic line work brings texture and movement to the landscape, capturing the tumultuous winds and organic forms of nature. The overall composition offers a glimpse into Van Gogh’s exploratory techniques and his fascination with the Provençal countryside.
