The Pink Orchard
Blossoming Peach Tree 1888
Blossoming Pear Tree
Orchard with Peach Trees in Blossom
Orchard in Blossom 1888
The White Orchard at Arles 1888These are some of my favourite paintings by Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. These were painted when he moved into the Yellow House in Arles in 1888 where he sought sunlight and peace, many of his masterworks were created here.
I love the colours and textures and the subject matter of the fruit trees in the orchard, the greens and yellows... these painting are a contrast to some of his other works, I would like to think that there is an element of tranquility in his life when van Gogh painted these.
I am not going to embark on a long history of his life here, he was a troubled soul with a long history of deep depression, then a tragic death. I think all of you are aware of this man but if you need more information of course you can research him on the Internet.
I would like you to enjoy these paintings for the beauty he has given us and the thoughts these images evoke,take a moment to imagine the fragrance of the blossoms and of the beautiful fruits when they are borne on leafy branches...a small insight into the rural life at Arles in the 19th century.
I love the colours and textures and the subject matter of the fruit trees in the orchard, the greens and yellows... these painting are a contrast to some of his other works, I would like to think that there is an element of tranquility in his life when van Gogh painted these.
I am not going to embark on a long history of his life here, he was a troubled soul with a long history of deep depression, then a tragic death. I think all of you are aware of this man but if you need more information of course you can research him on the Internet.
I would like you to enjoy these paintings for the beauty he has given us and the thoughts these images evoke,take a moment to imagine the fragrance of the blossoms and of the beautiful fruits when they are borne on leafy branches...a small insight into the rural life at Arles in the 19th century.
Vincent van Gogh 1853 - 1890
