Wheatfield with Sheaves (1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France) by Vincent van Gogh

Wheatfield with Sheaves - Vincent van Gogh - 1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

Artwork Information

TitleWheatfield with Sheaves
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1888; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions53 x 64 cm
Art MovementPost-Impressionism

About Wheatfield with Sheaves

The artwork titled “Wheatfield with Sheaves” was created by the artist Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Composed with oil on canvas, this piece is part of the Post-Impressionism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 53 x 64 cm.

“Wheatfield with Sheaves” depicts a quintessential rural scene characterized by golden sheaves of wheat arranged in the foreground, set against a background of expansive wheat fields under a vast, cloud-filled sky. The thick, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette, hallmark traits of Van Gogh’s style, convey the intensity and movement of the landscape. The composition captures the season’s harvest, evoking a sense of abundance and the timeless cycle of nature.

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