The artwork titled “Sower with Setting Sun” is a creation by the eminent artist Vincent van Gogh, produced in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Rendered in ink on paper, this piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls under the genre of sketches and studies. Currently, the artwork is housed in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork vividly captures the image of a solitary sower casting seeds in a field, with the setting sun prominently featured in the background, casting a luminous glow across the landscape. The sky is imbued with rich hues of yellow and orange, suggesting the time of dusk. A gnarled tree is present in the foreground, leaning slightly and adorned with sparse foliage, contrasting the dark silhouette of the figure with the vibrant background. The artist’s characteristic brushstrokes infuse the scene with a dynamic, almost rhythmic quality, reflecting the evocative and expressive style typical of Van Gogh’s work. The overall composition and use of color emphasize both the toil of the sower and the serene beauty of nature’s cycle, all elements beautifully portraying the essence of Post-Impressionism.
