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The Siesta

Vincent Van Gogh

Item Number: 30007

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In the middle of the never-ending cycle of work, Vincent van Gogh's La Méridienne (1889) depicts a personal yet meaningful moment of rest. Noon: Rest from Work is another title for the picture,...

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Features “The Siesta” by Vincent Van Gogh
Main Features
Author
Color
Blue, Yellow, Brown, Green, White
Tags
Siesta, Rest, Rural Life, Countryside, Nap, Laborers, Midday
Main Features
Alternate Titles
Noonday Rest
Art Movement
Realism
Historical Events
Van Gogh’s Time In Arles
Visual and Stylistic Elements
Brushwork/Texture
Naturalistic And Smooth
Focal Point
The Resting Farmers
Light Source
Bright Noon Sun
Objects
Farmers , Haystack , Field , Scythe , Oxen , Trees , Sky
Orientation
Horizontal
Perspective
Realistic Field View
Original Masterpiece Features
Condition/Restoration History
Minimal Restoration
Creation Process
Oil On Canvas
Inscriptions/Signatures
Signed By Van Gogh
Patron/Commissioner
None
Provenance
Van Gogh Museum, Netherlands
Influences and Related Works
Influences
Realism, Rural Life
Related Works
The Sower
Exhibition and Market Information
Auction Price
Various Museums And Private Collections
Criticism & Reception
Appreciated For Its Calm, Realistic Style
Cultural Significance
Depicts Rural Life In A Timeless Fashion
Current Owner
Various Museums And Private Collections
Exhibition History
Van Gogh Museum, Netherlands
Insurance Value
Various Museums And Private Collections
Market Trends
Various Museums And Private Collections
Public Domain Status
Various Museums And Private Collections
Reproductions
Various Museums And Private Collections
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Description “The Siesta” by Vincent Van Gogh

In the middle of the never-ending cycle of work, Vincent van Gogh's La Méridienne (1889) depicts a personal yet meaningful moment of rest. Noon: Rest from Work is another title for the picture, which shows two weary farm labourers laying in the hay to protect themselves from the midday sun. The demands of the field are temporarily forgotten as their bodies are entwined in a comfortable slumber.

Created during Van Gogh’s stay at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, this work was inspired by Jean-François Millet, whose depictions of peasant life deeply influenced Van Gogh’s artistic vision. Van Gogh's perspective goes beyond simple documentation, though. His complex, wavy brushstrokes give the painting a feeling of movement even in still times, as if time were pausing with the labourers.

The color palette is dominated by warm, golden hues, suggesting the heat of the sun and the dry landscape of Provence. The contrast between deep blue shadows and bright yellow hay creates a balance of warmth and coolness, weariness and peace. Even though the figures are faceless, they convey quiet sympathy as people caught between adversity and the ephemeral solace of sleep.

Van Gogh's composition is simplistic but extremely expressive. The foreground scythe serves as a subliminal reminder that this serene moment is fleeting, reminding the observer of the work that lies ahead. The fluid, expressive brushstrokes lend the artwork a dreamlike quality. Instead of accurately portraying reality, Van Gogh captures the sense of fatigue, the warmth of the sun, and the peaceful depth of country life.

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    This was my first time ordering artwork online, and I was a bit nervous about what to expect. TryArtwork quickly put those worries to rest. The website made it easy to choose the perfect size and style, and the team even offered helpful suggestions to make sure it fit my space. When the painting arrived, it was love at first sight — bold, vibrant colors and incredible attention to detail. It’s now the centerpiece of my living room, and I smile every time I see it.

    09.01.2026
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Additional Information “The Siesta” by Vincent Van Gogh

“Van Gogh made Millet his own.” Jan Hulsker

“Rest comes in blue and gold.” Meyer Schapiro

“The siesta heals body and soul.” Ronald de Leeuw

“Van Gogh honored his master through color.” Albert Aurier

“Sleep becomes a refuge.” Tsukasa Kodera

#1. Millet Copy. Van Gogh painted this based on a work by Jean-François Millet.

#2. Saint-Remy Period. Created while Van Gogh was at the asylum in Saint-Remy.

#3. Blue and Yellow. The color scheme shows Van Gogh's characteristic palette.

#4. Peasant Rest. Farm workers rest during the heat of midday.

#5. Therapeutic Copying. Van Gogh copied admired works as therapy during illness.

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