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Enclosed Field with Ploughman
Vincent van Gogh · 1889, October
- Catalog
- F706
- Date
- 1889, October
- Place painted
- Saint-Rémy
- Museum
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
Painted during Van Gogh's time at the asylum in Saint-Rémy, this is a profound exploration of humanity's connection to the land. The painting depicts a lone ploughman working a field bordered by a low stone wall, with cypress trees and distant hills under a dramatic sky. Van Gogh's signature swirling, textured brushstrokes bring the field and sky to life, conveying a sense of ceaseless motion and natural energy. The motif of the ploughman, recurring in his work, symbolizes timeless labor and the enduring cycles of nature. This work reflects his ongoing search for solace and meaning within the rhythms of the agricultural landscape.
Collection: Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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