The Sower
To scale 31 x 26 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during van Gogh's time in Arles in 1888, this work represents his fascination with rural labor and the cycle of agricultural life, themes he returned to repeatedly while developing his mature Post-Impressionist style. The painting reflects van Gogh's desire to create art that spoke to working people, drawing inspiration from Jean-François Millet's famous sower while transforming the subject through his own expressive vision and bold color choices. Created during one of his most productive periods, when he was exploring the effects of southern French light and developing his signature style of dynamic brushwork, this canvas demonstrates van Gogh's ability to infuse everyday agricultural scenes with spiritual and symbolic meaning. The work embodies the artist's belief in the dignity of manual labor and his search for paintings that would console the afflicted, representing hope and renewal through the eternal act of sowing.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 26 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 242221
Shipping, Returns & Care
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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