Long Grass with Butterflies
1890 National Gallery
About this artwork
This painting captures a vibrant, close-up view of a field of long grass dotted with small white butterflies. It exemplifies Van Gogh's expressive brushwork and his deep connection to nature, often depicting subjects found in the immediate vicinity of his residence.
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Vincent van Gogh painted 'Long Grass with Butterflies' in 1890, during his stay at the asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Despite his mental struggles, he found immense solace and inspiration in the natural world around him, creating numerous vivid depictions of the asylum gardens and surrounding fields. The butterflies in this painting, often symbols of hope and transformation, add a touch of delicate life to the otherwise intense and textured landscape.
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Long Grass with Butterflies
Vincent van Gogh, 1890
