The Cornshocks
1888 Nationalmuseum
About this artwork
This painting captures a vast golden field dotted with numerous haystacks, suggesting a recent harvest. In the distance, a cluster of white buildings and rolling blue mountains stand under a dynamic, cloud-filled sky.
Did you know?
During his time in Arles, Van Gogh was deeply inspired by the agricultural landscapes and the strenuous work of the peasants. This painting is one of many harvest scenes where he sought to express the poetic beauty and raw energy he found in nature, often painting outdoors to directly capture the light and atmosphere.
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The Cornshocks
Vincent van Gogh, 1888
