“Path Through a Field with Willows,” created in 1888 by Vincent van Gogh in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France, is an oil on canvas that belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls within the landscape genre. The artwork is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork presents a rural scene richly imbued with van Gogh’s characteristically vibrant and expressive style. The composition centers on a path that leads through an expansive field, bordered by pollarded willows. The path recedes towards a small white house with a red roof, which stands out vividly against the backdrop. Warm hues dominate the field’s vegetation, with golden yellows and earthy browns, while the sky above is a clear yet dynamic blue. The vertical forms of the trees and the distant horizon lines create a sense of depth and movement. The meticulous application of paint and the energetic brushstrokes infuse the scene with a sense of immediacy and emotional intensity, hallmark traits of van Gogh’s approach during this period.
