“The Gardener” is an oil on canvas painting by Maurice de Vlaminck, created in 1904. This artwork, which is part of the Fauvist movement, measures 69 x 96 cm and is a landscape genre piece. It is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a vibrant landscape, characterized by its bold use of color and expressive brushwork, hallmarks of the Fauvism movement. In the foreground, a gardener is attended to the plants, a motif that suggests a deep engagement with nature. The background features a countryside setting with houses interspersed among vividly colored trees and rolling fields rendered in dynamic, exaggerated hues of red, yellow, and green. The twisting forms of the trees and the dramatic palette create a sense of movement and energy, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the lush and animated landscape.
