The Sonata

MilletVan Gogh’s example for this painting is The sower from 1850 by French painter Jean-François Millet, whom he admires greatly. He makes dozens of drawings after his great example, but in Arles he wants to paint a new, ‘modern’ version. Not dark, grey and without much colour, like Millet, but with radiant colours and sharp contrasts. Title: The sower Creator: Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890) Date Created: c. 17 - 28 June 1888 Physical Dimensions: 64,2 x 80,3 cm Original Title: De zaaier Medium: Oil on canvas