Worth the Trip: Explore Van Gogh’s Cypresses

Vincent van Gogh, “Wheat Field with Cypresses,” June 1889, Oil on canvas, 28 7/8 x 36 3/4 in. (73.2 x 93.4 cm), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, The Annenberg Foundation Gift, 1993 (1993.132)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is presenting a groundbreaking exhibition of some 40 works by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) through August 27, 2023.

“Van Gogh’s Cypresses” will be the first show to focus on the unique vision the artist brought to bear on the towering trees—among the most famous in the history of art—affording an unprecedented perspective on a motif virtually synonymous with his fiercely original power of expression.

Iconic paintings such as “Wheat Field with Cypresses” and “The Starry Night” will take their place as the centerpiece of this historic exhibition, which will only be presented at The Met.

For more details, please visit metmuseum.org.

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