Wheatfield with Crows
1890
Vincent van Gogh poured his turbulent emotions into this swirling, golden wheat field just weeks before his tragic death in 1890. The intense, clashing colors of the deep blue sky and bright yellow crops create a sense of overwhelming isolation, while a flock of black crows takes flight over three diverging paths that seem to lead nowhere. Often mistakenly cited as his very last painting, this Post-Impressionist masterpiece perfectly captures the artist's brilliant, chaotic energy through thick, aggressive brushstrokes that practically leap off the canvas.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Oil paint on canvas
- Dimensions
- 50.5 cm × 103 cm
Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
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