rural-scene

  • First Steps, after Millet (1890)

    First Steps, after Millet (1890)

    Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

    A mother guides her child’s wobbly steps across a sunlit field, their shadows stretching long behind them. The rough brushstrokes mirror the earth’s texture—tilled soil, tufts of grass, the weight of labor and tenderness in each stride.

  • The Harvest Moon

    The Harvest Moon

    Samuel Palmer (English, 1805–1881)

    Golden light spills over rolling fields, the harvest moon hanging low. Shadows stretch long across the land, bending with the curves of the earth. A quiet hum lingers in the air—ripe wheat, damp soil, the promise of rest after labor. Night settles gently, heavy with abundance.

  • Wheatfield With Cornflowers (1890)

    Wheatfield With Cornflowers (1890)

    Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

    A vibrant wheatfield dotted with blue cornflowers, alive with van Gogh’s dynamic brushwork and emotional intensity.

  • Paysannes portant un panier (1888)

    Paysannes portant un panier (1888)

    Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

    Two peasant women carry a heavy basket through a sunlit field, their quiet labor rendered with Pissarro’s signature warmth and textured brushwork.

  • Young Peasant Girls Resting in the Fields near Pontoise (1882)

    Young Peasant Girls Resting in the Fields near Pontoise (1882)

    Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

    Two peasant girls take a break in a sunlit field, their quiet moment framed by Pissarro’s earthy palette and lively brushwork.

  • Stacks of Wheat (Sunset, Snow Effect) (1890-91)

    Stacks of Wheat (Sunset, Snow Effect) (1890-91)

    Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926)

    A serene winter landscape where haystacks glow under a dusky sky, their forms softened by snow and fading light.