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Artwork
The Flowering Orchard
Vincent van GoghThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York1888
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- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 28 1/2 x 21 in. (72.4 x 53.3 cm)
The Flowering Orchard is a painting by Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, Zundert 1853–1890 Auvers-sur-Oise), 1888. Oil on canvas; 28 1/2 x 21 in. (72.4 x 53.3 cm). It is part of the European Paintings collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ittleson Jr. Purchase Fund, 1956.
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice how Van Gogh's brushstrokes create a sense of movement and life among the blooming branches in The Flowering Orchard.
- Consider how the vibrant colors of the blossoms contrast with the more subdued background, and what that contrast might convey about the season or mood.
- Reflect on the feeling of renewal or hope that the blossoming orchard might evoke, especially through the energetic and expressive oil medium.
- Observe the way light and shadow play across the flowers and trees, and think about how this affects your emotional response to the scene.
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