The Olive Trees by Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh's The Olive Trees was painted in 1889, when
Vincent was finally allowed to leave the premises of the asylum to
paint. Always believing that work in nature restored and consoled him,
Vincent painted the twisting trunks of The Olive Trees with
dense green foliage under a yellow sun in a yellow sky, recalling the
landscapes van Gogh had painted the previous year in Arles.
 The Olive Trees (oil on canvas, 29x36-1/2 inches), by Vincent van Gogh, is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. |
While residing in the asylum, Vincent van Gogh continued his exploration of color -- particularly the color yellow. Read on to learn about a painting that uses this hue to great effect.
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