Orchard in Bloom with View of Arles 1889

Here we see a sketch from Vincent van Gogh, titled *Orchard in Bloom with View of Arles*. The image is produced with ink on paper. This sketch of Arles, France, comes from a period when Van Gogh was voluntarily institutionalized. The act of sketching orchards becomes a means of finding solace amidst personal turmoil. The use of the orchard, which is a highly cultivated natural landscape, represents a space where the order of nature meets human intervention. In a letter written during this period, Van Gogh shares his emotional state: "I am working in the orchards… it’s as if everything is in blossom.” Van Gogh found in nature an echo of his own desires for renewal. Despite the personal struggles, this image is not just a landscape, but a deeply personal expression of hope and resilience.