“Ploughman in the Fields near Arles” is an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Executed in ink on paper, this piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork illustrates a rural scene characterized by a simplistic yet evocative depiction of fields, trees, and a ploughman at work. A small figure of a ploughman can be seen in the midst of tilling the land with his horse. The sketch is minimalistic, with loose yet deliberate strokes encapsulating the essence of the hardworking countryside life. In the background, humble dwellings and additional fields integrate seamlessly with Van Gogh’s distinctively expressive and dynamic line work. The trees, drawn with flowing, wavy lines, add a sense of movement and complement the tranquil rural environment, emphasizing the artist’s Post-Impressionistic style and his deep appreciation for nature and human labor.
