Famous Paintings of Vincent van Gogh - Harvest (1888)

In the spring of 1888, Van Gogh worked every day in the hot sun in the wheat fields around Arles. He worked very efficiently, completing ten paintings and five drawings in just over a week, until a major storm ended the harvest season. Harvest is structured in layers, with cut wheat in the foreground and lilac-blue mountains, the Alpilles, in the background against a turquoise sky. However, Van Gogh's vision was not of idyllic landscapes but of the lives of rural people and their work on the land - a subject that appeared frequently in his paintings. He described several stages of the harvest. Here we see a haystack, ladders, some carts and on the right a man holding a pitchfork. Despite its small scale, the farmers and their labor are at the core of this painting, which is why Van Gogh named it La moisson or The Harvest. He considered it one of his most successful paintings, writing to his brother Theo not once but three times that 'the painting completely kills all the rest'. (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam - Oil on canvas, 73.4 x 91.8 cm)

About the artwork:

The painting Vincent van Gogh - Harvest (1888) by renowned artist is an outstanding piece of classical art, standing out for its sophistication in every element and rich emotion.

Created during the height of European artistry, the famous painting is more than an artwork; it is proof of the artist's genius, depicting life's grace and conveying feelings with brushstrokes.

Artist's style in this piece comes through clearly in the use of harmonious tones and delicate strokes, bringing a tranquil feel while rich in feeling.

The prominent tones, such as natural green, sky blue, and mellow yellow, blend together with the natural light, adding remarkable depth and bringing the artwork to life.

Vincent van Gogh - Harvest (1888) has received critical acclaim as an artwork that transcends time, with lasting power in classical art and stands as a defining symbol of the artist's 's talent.

Today, this painting remains an endless source of inspiration, admired and analyzed in major renowned museums around the world.

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