The Large Plane Trees (Road Menders at Saint-Rémy). Vincent van Gogh. The Large Plane Trees (Road Menders at Saint-Rémy), by Vincent van Gogh, Cleveland Museum of Art, 1947.209.jpg (source). CC0 1.0.
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The Large Plane Trees (Road Menders at Saint-Rémy)
Vincent van Gogh · 1889, November
- Catalog
- F657
- Date
- 1889, November
- Place painted
- Saint-Rémy
- Museum
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Medium
- Oil on fabric
About the painting
The Large Plane Trees (Road Menders at Saint-Rémy) is a powerful and dynamic work from Van Gogh's time at the asylum. It depicts road workers beneath colossal plane trees with yellowing leaves, a scene he described in letters to his brother Theo. The enormous tree trunks dominate the composition, rendered with vigorous, textured brushstrokes that convey their immense scale and the energy of autumn. Figures of the road menders are integrated into the scene, emphasizing human labor against the backdrop of enduring nature. The painting's bold colors and agitated brushwork reflect Van Gogh's heightened emotional intensity, transforming an ordinary village scene into a monumental and deeply felt landscape.
Collection: The Cleveland Museum of Art. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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