The Reaper (after Millet) by Vincent van Gogh. A laborer in blue working clothes bends low to harvest grain with a sickle in a field under a pale sky filled with birds.

The Reaper (after Millet)

Vincent van Gogh

1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This evocative study of rural labor by Vincent van Gogh features dynamic brushstrokes and a poignant, earthy palette of blue and gold.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with a neutral color register — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft sage, Olive green, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1889 during his stay in Saint-Rémy, Vincent van Gogh’s 'The Reaper' is a vibrant homage to Jean-François Millet. The work showcases Van Gogh’s signature impasto technique, using thick, rhythmic strokes to capture the physical intensity of harvest work and the atmospheric texture of the wheat field.