Wheat Field with Cornflowers (1890) by Vincent van Gogh

Wheat Field with Cornflowers - Vincent van Gogh - 1890

Artwork Information

TitleWheat Field with Cornflowers
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1890
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions60 x 81 cm
Art MovementPost-Impressionism
Current LocationBeyeler Foundation, Riehen, Switzerland

About Wheat Field with Cornflowers

“Wheat Field with Cornflowers,” created in 1890 by renowned artist Vincent van Gogh, is an oil painting on canvas that epitomizes the Post-Impressionism art movement. The artwork, measuring 60 by 81 centimeters, belongs to the landscape genre and is currently housed at the Beyeler Foundation in Riehen, Switzerland.

The artwork presents a vivid and dynamic portrayal of a wheat field swathed in lush golden hues, interspersed with patches of green foliage. The brushwork is characteristically bold and expressive, capturing the movement of the wind through the wheat and giving an impression of the natural vitality of the scene. In the background, shadows of hills or mountains can be discerned under an expansive, slightly turbulent sky painted in varying tones of blue and green. Van Gogh’s use of color and texture evokes both a sense of tranquility and an unbridled energy, demonstrating his mastery in conveying the essence of the natural world. The viewer is provided a glimpse into the rural life, encapsulated with a sense of immediacy and emotional depth.

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