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Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow (after Millet), 1890. Creator: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
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Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow (after Millet), 1890. Creator: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow (after Millet), 1890. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Country Life Fresh Start Gogh Hope Impressionists Land Peasant Plough Ploughing Ploughland Plowing Postimpressionism Van 1853 1890 Van Gogh Museum Vincent
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Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow,
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painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1890, is a captivating work of art that embodies the essence of rural life, hope, and the promise of a fresh start. This oil on canvas masterpiece, now housed in the esteemed Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, is an impressionist and post-impressionist interpretation of Jean-Francois Millet's painting "The Gleaners." The scene unfolds in a serene, snow-covered field in France or Holland, where a lone peasant, dressed in traditional clothing, is seen harrowing the land. The harrow, an agricultural tool used to break up and level the soil, is an emblem of hard work and determination. The artist masterfully captures the tranquility of the winter landscape, with the snow-covered ploughland stretching out into the distance, and the barren trees standing tall against the sky. Van Gogh's use of bold, vibrant colors and thick, impasto brushstrokes imbues the painting with a sense of energy and life, contrasting the stillness of the scene. The swirling patterns of the snow and the intricate details of the peasant's clothing and the harrow are rendered with a poetic sensibility, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty and resilience of rural life. This painting is a testament to van Gogh's deep appreciation for the simple pleasures of country living and the hope that a new beginning can bring. The snow-covered field, with its promise of a fresh start, serves as a powerful metaphor for renewal and transformation, making "Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow" a beloved and enduring work of art.
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