View of Arles with Irises in the Foreground (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

View of Arles with Irises in the Foreground - Vincent van Gogh - 1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Artwork Information

TitleView of Arles with Irises in the Foreground
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions54 x 65 cm
Art MovementPost-Impressionism
Current LocationVan Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About View of Arles with Irises in the Foreground

“View of Arles with Irises in the Foreground” is an exquisite oil painting on canvas created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. This masterpiece, falling under the Post-Impressionism art movement, measures 54 by 65 centimeters and is categorized as a landscape. It is currently exhibited at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The artwork showcases a vibrant landscape, dominated by a field of golden wheat that stretches into the distance. The foreground is adorned with clusters of vividly hued irises, their rich blues and purples contrasting strikingly against the yellow expanse behind them. Tall green trees dot the horizon, providing a lush boundary between the field and the sky, which is rendered in swirling tones of blue and green. In the background, the quaint town of Arles emerges, with building rooftops and a church steeple visible amongst the foliage. Van Gogh’s characteristic, expressive brushstrokes lend movement and dynamism to the scene, capturing the essence of the Provençal countryside with a sense of tranquil yet vibrant beauty.

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