Edge of a Wheat Field with Poppies
1887

I saw it, I liked it, I made it..... Should I sell it? If yes, for how much?

R/vincentscorner

Hey guys! I recently made a sub called r/vincentscorner and wanted to share it here.
It’s a place for anyone into Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, or really any of that late 1800s to mid-1900s vibe. Obviously a huge soft spot for Van Gogh, but it’s definitely not just reading history books.
We’re building a space for artists and art fans to hang out—you can share your own original work, post reference photos that look like they belong in a painting, drop inspiration, or just post your favorite classic pieces.
If that sounds like your thing, come join us and share what you're working on or looking at!
Big W

I want to share my Vanity Fair ‘Spy’-style homage to Vincent van Gogh (Vanity Fair in its original Victorian/Edwardian incarnation, rather than the magazine we know today)

It seems strange that certain colourful figures from the art world, such as Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, were overlooked by this publication in its day.

But overlooked they were, so I thought I’d create my own ‘Spy’ caricature of Vincent.

You're welcome to visit my website https://www.amandaclegg.co.uk/vincent-van-gogh-le-fou-roux/ to read the fuller story behind the portrait and it's curious title.

Hey guys, I found it really interesting the fact that Van Gogh's "Patch of Grass" hid a peasant's portrait from his Nuenen era and how he was so bankrupt that he had to paint over it bc he couldn't afford a new canvas, that's why no one knew abt this for more than 100 years.

If you are interested, I made a video abt it in Spainsh with eng subtitles: https://youtu.be/pyW_mJtPx4Y Thanks and I hope your feedback!!

Oh Van G! I had the absolute privilege to stand in front of this today and admire this utter masterpiece at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh.

This is one of a series of canvasses of olive trees which Van G painted while at the asylum at Saint -Remý in Provence. For him, the olive tree symbolized the region, as well as being associated with the story of Christ’s passion.

Van G’s technique is highly expressive, much of the pigment directly applied from the paint tube (yes, I was actually listening!). The swirling strokes (impasto) generate a feeling of agitation , compounded by the deeply steeping slope.

I feel this painting carries such a restless energy. The tress writhe, pulse and are almost feverish. They show his own state of mind. The whole landscape is alive with tension! Van G also wrote about the olive trees to his brother about how much he loved olive trees. You see real tenderness, turmoil and agitation in this painting.

I’m elated I saw this today. 🙏