Who painted Haystacks under a Rainy Sky?

Haystacks under a Rainy Sky was painted by Vincent van Gogh.

Where can I see Haystacks under a Rainy Sky?

Haystacks under a Rainy Sky is held by Kröller-Müller Museum.

What movement is Haystacks under a Rainy Sky?

Haystacks under a Rainy Sky is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Haystacks under a Rainy Sky?

Museum-quality prints of Haystacks under a Rainy Sky are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Haystacks under a Rainy Sky

Vincent van Gogh

Haystacks under a Rainy Sky is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.

About this work

Overview

Haystacks under a Rainy Sky is a landscape painting executed in oil by Vincent van Gogh in 1896, now part of the collection at the Kröller-Müller Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rural scene centered on a large, freshly cut haystack under a somber, gray sky. A body of water, surrounded by greenery, occupies the foreground. The composition conveys a sense of everyday rural life on a rainy day, with a prevailing melancholic tone.

Technique & Style

Van Gogh utilized thick, heavy brushstrokes to achieve textured representations of the haystack and the rough ground. The palette is characterized by muted shades of brown, green, and gray, contributing to the overall somber atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created in 1896, the painting is currently housed at the Kröller-Müller Museum, part of its Van Gogh collection.