Wheat Field with Cypresses (Detail)
Painting on canvas • Vincent van Gogh (Original); this version is a reproduction/after Van Gogh.
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, utilizing heavy impasto, rhythmical brushstrokes, and wet-on-wet application characteristic of Post-Impressionism.
Creation Period
Original work created circa 1889; this specific image represents a contemporary reproduction or high-quality facsimile.
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format. (Original dimensions: 73 cm × 93.4 cm).
Subject Description
A vibrant landscape depicting the Alpilles mountains in the background, swirling white and blue clouds in a turbulent sky, and dark green cypress trees on the right. The foreground features undulating wheat fields and olive trees, emphasizing the psychological energy and movement of nature.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent (assuming modern reproduction). The surface appears clean with vibrant colors and intact impasto peaks.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $500 (based on decorative value for a reproduction/copy).
Auction Estimate
$20 - $200 (as a decorative item rather than a fine art original).
Provenance History
Original housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (F717). This specific physical item’s provenance is unknown, likely a commercial print or modern hand-painted copy.
Art Historical Significance
The original composition is one of Van Gogh's most celebrated works from his stay at the Saint-Rémy asylum. It represents his fascination with cypresses as 'lines and groups as beautiful as those of an Egyptian obelisk' and highlights his unique ability to imbue landscape with emotional intensity through distorted form and color.
Notable Features
The distinctive 'swirling' sky and the flame-like structure of the cypress trees are hallmarks of Van Gogh's mature style. The visible texture mimics the artist's original energetic application of paint.
Condition Issues
No visible cracking, yellowing, or structural issues. The image shows a very fresh surface typical of modern synthetic pigments or inkjet reproduction.
Conservation Recommendations
Protect from direct UV light to prevent color fading. Display in a climate-controlled environment with 40-50% humidity.