Orchard in Blossom (Plum Trees) by Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Orchard in Blossom (Plum Trees)’ bursts with the raw energy of spring, its branches twisting skyward in a frenzy of delicate pink and white blossoms. Thick, expressive brushstrokes carve texture into the scene—some petals seem to tremble in the breeze, while others cling stubbornly to gnarled wood. The earth beneath the trees hums with warm ochres and muted greens, grounding the painting’s exuberance without dulling its joy. Van Gogh painted this during his time in Arles, where the Provençal light sharpened his colors and the orchards became a recurring obsession. There’s something almost frantic in the way he captures the fleeting beauty of blossoms, as if he feared they might vanish before the paint dried.