Patch of grass 1887

Vincent van Gogh painted this ‘Patch of Grass’ without a date, with oil paint on canvas. Van Gogh's life was marked by emotional intensity and a deep connection to the natural world. Looking at this seemingly simple scene, we are invited into Van Gogh’s unique vision. His experience of rural life and the impact of societal change are seen in the dynamic brushstrokes. The painting bursts with greens, punctuated by wildflowers. Each stroke embodies a personal, almost visceral response to nature. Van Gogh was known to find solace and inspiration in the simplicity of nature, particularly during times of personal struggle. "I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things," he once said, and this painting embodies a love for the minute details of the world. This work encourages us to find beauty in the mundane and to connect with our own emotional responses to the world around us.