The Sower | Vincent van Gogh | 1888 19th Century Cortès employs expressive yet controlled

Cortès employs expressive yet controlled brushwork to suggest the movement of pedestrians

hovers above a pyramid composed of layered color bands transitioning from red to blue

Blending Victorian gothic humour with philosophical reflection

often lonely in mood

The overall mood is one of quiet solitude

The Sower | Vincent van Gogh | 1888 19th Century Cortès employs expressive yet controlledThe Sower (1888) by Vincent van Gogh is an expressive oil painting depicting a sower planting seeds beneath a radiant, oversized sun. The composition features bold, vibrant colorsgolden yellows and greens dominate the sky, contrasting with the deep blues and purples of the ground. The tree in the foreground leans dramatically, creating a dynamic frame for the figure. Van Goghs thick, swirling brushstrokes convey a sense of movement and energy,