The Flowering Orchard
1888
Van Gogh burst onto the scene in Arles during the spring of 1888, completely captivated by the exploding blossoms of the local orchards. He painted this vibrant scene with frantic, joyful energy, using thick, swirling brushstrokes to capture the delicate white flowers against a bright green meadow. Inspired by Japanese woodblock prints, he framed the trees boldly, trying to recreate that crisp, graphic look he so admired. It’s a perfect snapshot of the artist’s optimism before his mental health began to decline later that year.
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