Artwork

Green Wheat Field

Green Wheat Field, by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1889
Green Wheat Field, by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1889

Green Wheat Field is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Green Wheat Field is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1889. It is held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rolling green field with red flowers, a distant dark blue mountain range, and a light sky with swirling clouds. The scene is characterized by thick, wavy grass and vibrant colors.

Technique & Style

The painting features bold, thick brushstrokes and an impasto technique, where paint is applied heavily to create a textured surface. The expressive brushwork gives the painting a dynamic, tactile quality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Vincent van Gogh

Artist

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

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