Young Girl Standing Against a Background of Wheat (1890; Auvers-sur-oise, France) by Vincent van Gogh

Young Girl Standing Against a Background of Wheat - Vincent van Gogh - 1890; Auvers-sur-oise, France

Artwork Information

TitleYoung Girl Standing Against a Background of Wheat
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1890; Auvers-sur-oise, France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions66 x 45 cm
Art MovementPost-Impressionism

About Young Girl Standing Against a Background of Wheat

The artwork titled “Young Girl Standing Against a Background of Wheat,” painted in 1890 by Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise, France, represents the Post-Impressionism movement. Comprised of oil on canvas, the portrait measures 66 x 45 cm and exemplifies van Gogh’s distinctive style and deep emotional resonance.

In the artwork, a young girl is portrayed standing against a textured background of wheat. She wears a white, delicately patterned dress and a large yellow hat adorned with a blue ribbon. The colors are vibrant yet slightly muted, characteristic of van Gogh’s later works. The background features dense, vertical strokes of wheat and interspersed red flowers, which contrast with the girl’s calm and contemplative demeanor. The composition reflects a harmonious blend of the subject with the natural elements, encapsulating the beauty and simplicity of rural life.

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