“The Ploughed Field” is an oil on canvas artwork executed by Vincent van Gogh in 1888, during his time in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Belonging to the Post-Impressionism movement, this landscape measures 72.5 x 92 cm. It is currently housed at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a freshly ploughed field under a vast, clear blue sky dotted with a few white clouds. The field is rendered with swirling, vivid brushstrokes typical of Van Gogh’s style, conveying both movement and texture. The horizon is lined with small houses and clusters of trees, providing a stark contrast to the golden earth of the foreground. The dynamic composition and the vibrant color palette evoke the inherent vitality and rhythm of rural life, making it a striking example of Van Gogh’s mastery in capturing the essence of the countryside.
