Farmhouse in Provence

"Farmhouse in Provence," also titled "Entrance Gate to a Farm with Haystacks," is an oil-on-canvas painting created in 1888 by Vincent van Gogh during his time in Arles, Provence. As a key work in Post-impressionism, it showcases Van Gogh's desire to capture the landscape with vibrant, contrasting colors, inspired partly by Adolphe Monticelli. The use of several pairs of complementary colors enhances the painting's intensity, emphasizing the rustic charm of the farmhouse and haystacks. Today, it is housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., exemplifying Van Gogh's mastery of canvas work and his exploration of color in rural settings.