“Wheat Field with Trees and Mower” is a chalk on paper artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. It belongs to the Realism art movement and is classified under the genre of sketch and study. This piece is presently housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum located in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a solitary figure, presumably a farmer, diligently at work in a wheat field, wielding a scythe. The scene is rendered with quick, expressive strokes of chalk, giving the piece a sense of immediacy and movement. Surrounding the central figure are tall, slender trees that stretch upwards, their linear forms contrasting with the more fluid lines of the wheat field and the mower. The use of shading and light creates a dynamic interplay, enhancing the texture and depth of the landscape. The overall atmosphere conjures a tranquil yet laborious rural setting, capturing a moment of everyday agrarian life.
