Artwork

Pine Trees against a Red Sky with Setting Sun

Pine Trees against a Red Sky with Setting Sun, by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1889
Pine Trees against a Red Sky with Setting Sun, by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1889

Pine Trees against a Red Sky with Setting Sun is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.

About this work

Overview

Pine Trees against a Red Sky with Setting Sun is an oil painting created by Vincent van Gogh in 1889, now part of the collection at the Kröller-Müller Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a dramatic natural scene: pine trees in the foreground, depicted in earthy tones, contrast with a vibrant, multihued sky at sunset, evoking a sense of dynamic energy.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold, expressive brushstrokes and visible canvas texture, the work embodies Van Gogh's distinctive style, with a bold color palette that amplifies the scene's emotional impact.

History & Provenance

Created in 1889, the painting is currently housed at the Kröller-Müller Museum, part of its Van Gogh collection.

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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