Landscape at Saint-Rémy (Enclosed Field with Peasant). Vincent van Gogh. Gogh, Vincent van - Landscape at Saint-Rémy (Enclosed Field with Peasant) - Google Art Project.jpg (source). Public domain — PD-Art.
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Landscape at Saint-Rémy (Enclosed Field with Peasant)
Vincent van Gogh · 1889, early October
- Catalog
- F641
- Date
- 1889, early October
- Place painted
- Saint-Rémy
- Museum
- Indianapolis Museum of Art (Newfields)
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
This painting is a striking example from Van Gogh's Saint-Rémy period. It depicts a lone peasant figure working the land, dwarfed by the immense field and the towering, craggy mountains in the background (the Alpilles). The scene is enclosed by a stone wall, reflecting the view from his asylum window. The brushstrokes are thick and agitated, conveying both the raw power of nature and perhaps the artist's own agitated state. The vibrant blues and yellows, though intense, also carry a sense of solemnity, reflecting the cyclical nature of life and labor. It's a poignant piece that speaks to themes of isolation, resilience, and the enduring connection between humanity and the earth.
Collection: Indianapolis Museum of Art (Newfields). Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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