“Enclosed Field with Ploughman” is an oil painting on canvas created by Vincent van Gogh in 1889 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. This work, characterized by its Post-Impressionist style, measures 62 x 49 cm and belongs to the landscape genre. It is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork showcases a solitary ploughman guiding a horse-drawn plow through a vast, undulating field. Van Gogh’s characteristic swirling and dynamic brushstrokes animate the rich, earthy hues of the plowed soil, juxtaposed against vibrant yellows of the unplowed sections. The sun sits low in the sky, rendered in radiant, sweeping lines, casting an ethereal glow over the landscape. A homestead and leafless trees in the background add depth to the composition. The vivid interplay of contrasting colors and textured strokes encapsulates Van Gogh’s emotional intensity and connection to the rural environment.
