Wheat Field with Rising Sun (1889) by Vincent van Gogh

Wheat Field with Rising Sun - Vincent van Gogh - 1889

Artwork Information

TitleWheat Field with Rising Sun
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1889
Art MovementPost-Impressionism

About Wheat Field with Rising Sun

“Wheat Field with Rising Sun,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1889, belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is categorized under the genre of landscape. This artwork portrays a vivid depiction of a wheat field bathed in the luminous glow of the rising sun.

The artwork features a vast wheat field, stretching out into the horizon, accentuated by the intense, swirling strokes characteristic of van Gogh’s style. The rising sun dominates the upper portion of the scene, casting a warm, golden light over the landscape. The sky is painted with vibrant yellows and blues, energetically merging with the greens and purples of the wheat field below. The distant mountains and the rustic fence enhance the depth, adding a sense of tranquility and grandeur to the scene. The use of contrasting colors and dynamic brushstrokes imbues the painting with a sense of movement and vitality, capturing the serene yet powerful beauty of the natural world.

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