The Fields
- Original dimensions
- 65 x 50 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1890
Scene depicted
The painting “The Fields” evokes a rural landscape of explosive serenity, where the horizon seems to embrace the sky. This pictorial composition, bathed in golden light, offers a panorama of lush fields, vibrant tones juxtaposing each element. It is a work where nature expresses itself with vigor and warmth, inviting the viewer to dive into the authenticity of the landscapes of the time.
Historical context
Artwork: The Fields |BRK| Artist: Vincent van Gogh |BRK| Year: 1890 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Place of creation: Auvers-sur-Oise |BRK| Dimensions: 65 x 50 cm
Place in the artist's career
The Fields is situated in the last creative period of Vincent van Gogh . It reflects his artistic maturity, effective after masterpieces like “ The Starry Night ” and “ The Sunflowers ”. These paintings mark a turning point, showing the evolution towards more vibrant colors and more intense emotion, as in The Fields , where each brushstroke is a surge of passion and despair.
Anecdote
“I dream of painting and then I paint my dreams.” These words from Vincent resonate like a melody at the heart of his creation. Imagine a spring morning, the song of birds in the fresh air, where the painter, in a peaceful alley, captures the raw beauty of the fields surrounding him. The Fields is born from this communion with nature, vibrating with a subtle energy, a breath of life that flows through the canvas .