Experience Provence Through Van Gogh’s Paintings of Cypress and Olive Trees (opens in new tab)

When Van Gogh was living in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in 1889-90, olive trees and cypresses became his most cherished subjects to paint. These trees were abundant in the region, and the artist believed they created a favorable impression of the Provençal landscape. In a letter to his brother Theo in 1889, he compared them to the […]