The Plough and the Harrow (after Millet) 1890

Vincent van Gogh's "The Plough and the Harrow (after Millet)" is an oil-on-canvas painting completed in 1890 shortly before the artist's death. It is a direct response to Jean-François Millet's 1857 painting "The Sower," an iconic work of Realism. Van Gogh's interpretation is characterized by his distinctive use of thick brushstrokes and vibrant colors, creating a sense of movement and energy. The scene depicts a field with a plow and harrow, suggesting the labor of farm life, under a dramatic, swirling sky filled with birds. This painting, now part of the Van Gogh Museum's collection, offers a glimpse into Van Gogh's fascination with the cycle of nature and the everyday lives of rural workers.