Wheat Field behind Saint Paul Hospital with a Reaper 1889

Vincent van Gogh's "Wheat Field behind Saint Paul Hospital with a Reaper" (1889), currently at the Folkwang Museum in Essen, Germany, depicts a reaper working in a wheat field under a bright, yellow sun. The swirling brushstrokes and vibrant colors are characteristic of van Gogh's Post-Impressionist style. The image evokes a sense of the cycle of life and death, with the reaper symbolizing mortality and the wheat field representing life and growth. The painting, executed during van Gogh's time in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, reflects his fascination with the natural world and the psychological power of color.