“Orchard in Blossom (Plum Trees)” is an oil on canvas artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This piece, which belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement, falls under the landscape genre and is currently housed in the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, UK.
The artwork depicts an orchard in full bloom, capturing the essence of spring with its vibrant colors and lively composition. The foreground features plum trees adorned with blossoming flowers, their delicate white petals contrasting with the rich green grass speckled with yellow and orange wildflowers. The midground reveals a verdant field interrupted by a dark, horizontal line suggesting a path or boundary. Toward the background, the landscape transitions into a misty, blue-gray sky, subtly reflecting the cool, fresh atmosphere of early spring. Van Gogh’s characteristic brushstrokes and vivid color palette imbue the scene with a sense of movement and vitality, celebrating the natural beauty of the French countryside.
