Vincent Van Gogh, Pollard willows at sunset, 1888
SKU: 194823
Vincent Van Gogh, Pollard willows at sunset, 1888
Vincent van Gogh's Pollard Willows at Sunset (1888) is a vivid and evocative depiction of a rural landscape bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun. Painted during his time in Arles, France, this work reflects Van Gogh’s fascination with nature, light, and the emotional resonance of color.
The painting features a row of pollard willows, their truncated forms silhouetted against the radiant hues of the sunset. These trees, often pruned for practical use in rural landscapes, hold a rustic charm and evoke a sense of resilience.
Van Gogh’s signature brushstrokes bring vitality to the scene. The textured application of paint conveys the movement of the trees, the shimmering light of the sunset, and the energy of the natural world.
The painting is dominated by warm tones of gold, orange, and red, contrasted with cooler blues and greens. This rich interplay of colors captures the fleeting beauty of twilight and creates a sense of depth and atmosphere.
The composition draws the viewer’s eye along the line of willows, leading to the distant horizon. The perspective emphasizes the expanse of the landscape and the connection between earth and sky.
Van Gogh imbues the scene with a profound sense of tranquility and reverence for nature. The pollard willows, bathed in sunset light, evoke themes of endurance, time, and the cycles of life.
Pollard Willows at Sunset exemplifies Van Gogh’s ability to transform an ordinary rural scene into a powerful emotional experience. The painting reflects his deep connection to the landscape and his belief in the spiritual power of nature.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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