The Red Vineyard / Red Vineyard at Arles (Montmajour) By Vincent Van Gogh
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The Red Vineyard / Red Vineyard at Arles (Montmajour) By Vincent Van Gogh
The Red Vineyard at Arles by Vincent van Gogh, also known as The Red Vineyard at Arles (Montmajour), was painted in November 1888 during Van Gogh’s celebrated Arles period. Vineyard workers harvest grapes beneath an intense setting sun while the vines spread across the foreground in dramatically heightened colour. Catalogued as F 495 / JH 1626, the historic oil-on-canvas work is now in the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow. It became especially important in Van Gogh’s biography after Anna Boch purchased it at the Les XX exhibition in Brussels in 1890. Alpha Art Gallery offers canvas, fine art, framed and 100% hand-painted oil reproductions.
About The Red Vineyard
Van Gogh painted the vineyard after seeing grape harvesting in the countryside around Arles and Montmajour. His correspondence describes an intensely red vineyard under the setting sun, with extraordinary contrasts across the land and sky.
The resulting landscape transforms an agricultural scene into one of the strongest colour statements of his Arles period.
The Vineyard Harvest
Workers are distributed throughout the field gathering grapes. Their small scale allows the vineyard itself to dominate, while baskets, figures and working poses establish the agricultural activity.
The painting should therefore be tagged as both landscape and harvest/rural-life art rather than as a floral still life or vase painting.
A Blazing Sunset
The sun appears as an intensely defined disc above the landscape. Pushkin Museum technical research has examined the thick paint Van Gogh used in this area and elsewhere in the composition.
Colour is deliberately heightened. The vineyard is not presented as neutral botanical observation; Van Gogh pushes the reds, yellows, purples, greens and blues to communicate the effect of the evening light.
Van Gogh Changed the Composition While Painting
Modern examination has revealed adjustments beneath the visible surface. X-ray research showed, for example, that one figure on the road was changed during the painting process.
The technical study reinforces an important point about Van Gogh’s method: although he often worked rapidly outdoors, the visible image could still evolve as he reconsidered individual elements.
Was This the Only Painting Van Gogh Sold?
The Red Vineyard is famously associated with the sale to Belgian painter Anna Boch after its exhibition with Les XX in Brussels in 1890 for 400 francs according to Pushkin Museum documentation.
It is commonly described as the only documented painting Van Gogh sold during his lifetime. Because historians have debated whether other sales or transactions occurred, the careful wording is “the best-known documented sale” rather than claiming that Van Gogh unquestionably sold no other work.
Historical Artwork Details
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
|---|---|
| Official title | The Red Vineyard at Arles (Montmajour) |
| Catalogue references | F 495 / JH 1626 |
| Date | November 1888 |
| Created at | Arles / Montmajour area, France |
| Original medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Approximately 75 × 93 cm |
| Subjects | Vineyard, grape harvest, workers and sunset |
| Movement | Post-Impressionism |
| Current collection | Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow |
| Museum number | Ж-3372 |
The historical original belongs to the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. Alpha Art Gallery sells reproductions and does not imply museum affiliation, authorization or endorsement.
Choose Your Red Vineyard Reproduction
| Format | Presentation | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas Print | Rich horizontal landscape presentation | Living rooms and feature walls |
| Fine Art Print | Detailed traditional reproduction | Collectors |
| Framed Print | Finished display emphasizing the vineyard composition | Dining rooms and offices |
| Hand-Painted Oil Reproduction | Individual painted texture throughout the vineyard and sky | Buyers drawn to Van Gogh’s brushwork |
Alpha Art Gallery offers 400–450 GSM museum-quality canvas prints, framed prints and 100% hand-painted oil reproductions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Van Gogh paint The Red Vineyard?
He painted it in November 1888 during his Arles period.
Where is the original?
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow.
What does the painting depict?
People harvesting grapes in a vineyard beneath an intense setting sun.
How large is the original?
Approximately 75 × 93 cm.
What is its catalogue number?
F 495 / JH 1626.
Did Anna Boch buy the painting?
Yes. The painting was purchased by Belgian artist and collector Anna Boch after its exhibition in Brussels in 1890.
Was it the only painting Van Gogh ever sold?
It is the most famous documented lifetime sale and is often described that way, although scholars have debated whether other transactions also qualify.
Can I order a hand-painted reproduction?
Yes. Alpha Art Gallery offers individually painted oil-on-canvas reproductions.
Is worldwide shipping free?
Yes.
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