Van Gogh’s ‘rage to paint orchards’ 👹
In Arles in the spring of 1888, Van Gogh painted at least ten blossoming orchards, working while the flowers were still in bloom – and becoming frustrated whenever bad weather kept him away.
From a distance, this apricot orchard appears soft and delicate. Look closer, however, and its colours begin to unfold: pale pink and white blossom, fresh greens, strokes of blue and touches of warm yellow. Even beneath the flowers, the dark structure of the branches remains visible.
Which colour did you only notice after taking a closer look?