Cabanes de bois parmi les oliviers et cyprès

Cabanes de bois parmi les oliviers et cyprès (Wooden Huts Among Olive Trees and Cypresses), painted in 1889 during Van Gogh’s time at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, is a vivid landscape that blends rustic architecture with the raw beauty of southern France. The composition features simple wooden huts nestled among twisting olive trees and tall, dark cypresses beneath a dynamic sky.

With expressive brushstrokes and a richly textured palette of greens, blues, and earth tones, Van Gogh captures both the peacefulness and energy of the rural scene. The cypresses and olive trees—symbols of endurance and spiritual depth—frame the humble dwellings, evoking a sense of harmony between humanity and nature. This painting reflects Van Gogh’s deep emotional connection to the Provençal landscape and his ability to find meaning in its quiet corners.