The Red Vineyard at Arles, Van Gogh's Sole Sold Painting - by Van Gogh
Image ID: 29241
Bathed in a golden sunset, "The Red Vineyard at Arles" beckons viewers into a serene yet emotionally charged landscape reflective of Van Gogh's unique perspective and vibrant brushwork. Created in early November 1888, this painting vibrates with an intense color palette and dynamic forms, typical of Van Gogh's signature style during his time in Arles. The canvas pulsates with varying shades of red, green, and yellow, interspersed with blues that guide the eye through a rhythmic composition of bent laboring figures among the vineyards. The striking contrast between the fiery reds of the grapevines and the cool blues of the river portrays a tension that is both unsettling yet contemplatively beautiful. Van Gogh’s expressive brushstrokes imbue the scene with a sense of urgency and vitality, capturing the essence of rural life and the intertwined relationship between man and nature. *** About The Red Vineyard at Arles: Vincent Van Gogh painted "The Red Vineyard" during a particularly prolific period in his career while residing in Arles, a town in southern France which inspired many of his greatest works. This painting is the only piece confirmed to have been sold during Van Gogh’s lifetime, making it historically significant. "The Red Vineyard" exemplifies Van Gogh's post-impressionistic style, marked by its vivid colors, emotive subject matter, and innovative use of thick, dramatic brush strokes that convey depth and emotion. The painting draws its inspiration from the local landscape and the workers within it, reflecting Van Gogh’s fascination with the lives of peasants and his aspiration to convey human emotion and resilience through art. Currently, this masterpiece is housed at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow, having been purchased by the famous collector Sergei Shchukin.
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