Path through wheat fieldDavid HockneyNone
Oil On Canvas
WallArt
Contemporary Realism
Contemporary
Visual Composition and Subject Matter
The painting Path through wheat field, July 2005 presents a vibrant landscape centered on a pathway that leads through a vast wheat field. This field is characterized by tall yellow grass that creates a profound sense of depth within the scene. Along the edges of the path, trees are positioned to provide shade, contributing to the natural atmosphere of the landscape.
The composition includes several individuals scattered throughout the setting, appearing to be either working in the field or enjoying the scenery. This presence of people introduces a sense of life and activity to the serene environment. The work is executed in oil on canvas and is suffused with a warm, summer light, utilizing fluid strokes of bright, joyous colour.
Technical Details and Provenance
This artwork is a depiction of the English landscape, specifically capturing the essence of the artist's surroundings in Yorkshire. The piece is characterized by its use of vivid colors and confident brushstrokes.
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Date: July 2005
- Artist: David Hockney
David Hockney (1937 – 2026)
British Pop Artist of saturated colors and swimming pools, capturing the vibrant light of Los Angeles through acrylics and digital tools.
About this artwork
- Title: Path through wheat field
- Artist: David Hockney
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Medium type: WallArt
- Main color: Sap Green
- Purpose: Accent
- Keywords: impressionism, landscape painting, warm colors
Quick Facts
- Movement: British Pop Art
- Year: 1970s
- Title: Path through wheat field
- Influences: Minimalism
- Subject or theme: Landscape
Questions & Answers
What underlying hue runs through "Path through wheat field" by David Hockney?
"Path through wheat field" leans toward a green to violet spectrum tone.
What emotion does the Contemporary Realism work "Path through wheat field" convey?
The calm emotion of "Path through wheat field" accompanies its Contemporary Realism style.
What is the overall mood of "Path through wheat field" by David Hockney?
"Path through wheat field" has a serene atmosphere.