Description
Take a pause from the everyday whirlwind with this alluring work from one of the great Western artists. On the surface, this van Gogh painting is exactly what the title says: A landscape with a carriage and a train in the background. But by showing these things together, he makes a poignant statement about the speeding up of modern life. The train swiftly moves along, while the horse and carriage plod in the opposite direction, almost as if moving backward in time. Like many van Gogh landscapes, “Landscape with Carriage and Train” is painted from above, a perceptive he frequently used in his work. In doing so, he fully portrays the radiance of the fields and houses in Auvers-sur-Oise. These things, along with a lone person in a field, stand oblivious to both carriage and train, either unaware or uncaring of the quickening pace around them. With its expert technique and a message that remains relevant, this 1890 Vincent van Gogh painting from his final months provides beauty and insight that enhance your home.
