The piece of art that I have selected to write about is, “Wheat Field and Cypress Trees,” by Vincent van Gogh. The oil painting was created in 1889 and currently resides at The National Gallery, in London. I was drawn to this particular painting by the atmospheric qualities that are represented in the work. The painting, in my opinion, has a brooding quality to it. It looks as if a violent storm will erupt at any …showed first 75 words of 738 total…

…showed last 75 words of 738 total…as though the light is directly overhead and is not casting shadows to interfere with the composition. In conclusion, what at first may appear to be a simple painting, is anything but. The artist, van Gogh, masterfully used the elements of color, texture, form, line, and value to evoke strong emotions in those who gaze upon this masterpiece. The Storm Approaches: An Analysis of van Gogh’s, “Wheat Field and Cypress Trees" Art History 131.03 October 1, 2001