The artwork, titled “Wheat Field,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888, in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. The medium used for this piece is ink on paper, and it belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement. Classified under the genre of sketch and study, this piece reflects the artist’s profound exploration of the natural landscape.
In the artwork, Van Gogh captures the essence of a wheat field under a heavy, textured sky. The scene is dominated by expansive swathes of golden-hued wheat, which appear to move with a sense of rhythmic vitality. The vibrant yellow tones of the field are punctuated by hints of red and green, adding depth and variety. In the middle distance, a farmhouse with a red roof and distant structures speckle the horizon, adding a sense of place to the pastoral setting. The sky is rendered with sweeping strokes of blues, purples, and yellows, indicative of Van Gogh’s expressive style. The artwork predominantly features quick, dynamic lines and varying shades that create a vivid and lively representation of a rural landscape.