Olive Grove
1889
oil
From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum
1889
oil
From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum
This painting shows a grove of olive trees against a blue sky. The trees have twisted trunks and branches that reach up towards the sky. The leaves are a vibrant green, and the ground is covered in yellow grass. In the foreground, the brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the painting a dynamic energy. The colors are bold and vivid, with the blue of the sky contrasting with the green of the trees. The painting's use of impasto creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more on this technique, look up impasto.
