Green Wheat Field with Cypress

Green Wheat Field with Cypress, painted in 1889 during Vincent van Gogh’s time at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, captures the vibrant energy of the Provençal countryside. The scene features a lush, wind-swept wheat field under a dynamic sky, anchored by a dark, flame-like cypress tree—a recurring symbol in Van Gogh’s work.

Using sweeping brushstrokes and a luminous palette of greens, blues, and ochres, Van Gogh conveys movement, emotion, and a profound connection to nature. The cypress rises dramatically from the earth, contrasting with the softness of the field and sky. Green Wheat Field with Cypress is a powerful reflection of Van Gogh’s inner turbulence and his deep reverence for the rhythms of the natural world.