"The Yellow Scale: A Vibrant Study of Bloaters by Van Gogh" - by Van Gogh
Image ID: 29174
Imbued with an electric vibrancy, "The Yellow Scale" captures a pair of bloaters restlessly positioned on a crinkled sheet of canary-yellow paper. Van Gogh's masterful use of thick, expressive strokes and a dynamic palette imbues the simple scene with a sense of immediacy and texture. This artwork, painted in February 1889, stands out against the typical narratives of Van Gogh’s mental anguish during his time at the Saint-Paul asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The choice of color—a fierce yellow, is emblematic of Van Gogh's emotional landscapes, suggesting light and hope amidst isolation. His brushwork is characteristically impasto, where the oil paint is applied thickly, allowing the tangible vitality of the bloaters, symbolizing sustenance and life, to spring forth from the canvas. This painting simultaneously commands attention and evokes a contemplative mood, a testament to Van Gogh’s enduring fascination with capturing the essence of his subjects through a bold and empathetic lens. *** About "The Yellow Scale": Vincent Van Gogh created this piece during a period of profound personal challenge and artistic growth, while residing in the asylum at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. It reflects his intense relationship with nature and his continuous exploration of the emotive power of color and form. The bloaters, typically considered mundane subjects, are transformed under Van Gogh’s brush into a stirring study of color, life, and resilience. Currently, the artwork is a valued piece in a private collection, occasionally loaned to museums for public viewing.
|
| Artists: Bierstadt, Bouguereau, Caillebotte, Cassatt, Cezanne, Corot, Degas, Gauguin, Gerstl, Gris, Klimt, Macke, Manet, Marc, Modersohn-Becker, Modigliani, Monet, Morisot, Pissaro, Poussin, Renoir, Schiele, Seurat, Sisley, Tissot, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, |
|
Custom cut MatBoards
Custom Plexi Cuts
Custom Size Boards
Pre-Cut Boards
Resources
Custom Picture Frames
Canvas Floaters
Wood Frames
Metal Frames
Canvas Transfer
Custom Artist Canvas
Custom Size Wood Panels
Custom Stretcher Frames
Canvas Stretching Services
All Products
Stretcher Bars
Framing Hardware
Easels & Display
Resin Coatings
Cork Rolls/Sheets
Resin On Canvas
Classic Art Paintings
Price Calculator
Gift Certificates
Pro Accounts
Corporate Art
Contact KeenART
Turnaround time
Shipping
Rush Orders
