Sheaves of wheat on the countryside, 2002

I once bought this artwork at an auction for modern art. It was listed at auction as being made by an unknown artist, but after research it turns out to be painted by Maria Floré van der Grinten, a Dutch painter from Breda. The painting is exactly what Kokky Art is all about: high aesthetic value at a low price – so it is possible, indeed. It is my belief that you would rather buy a very good work by a lesser known artist, than a lesser work by a well-known artist. Simply because the value for money is better – you can buy beautiful art without spending lots of money – and you will receive more enjoyment and decorative value from it. This is exactly such a work. Pictured is a traditional landscape with sheaves of wheat, a very famous scene in the arts. From the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, this scene was frequently captured by Dutch artists, from Van Gogh to the Groninger Ploeg movement. For Van Gogh, the depiction of seasonal farm labor was the essence of modern art. On several occasions in July and August 1885, he captured the corn harvest: mowing, tying sheaves, reading ears, and haying. Even later in Arles and Saint-Rémy, the golden yellow corn continued to inspire him: he painted dozens of works with cornfields or sheaves of wheat as a motif. With that background, I fell for this work of art. A virtually unknown artist venturing into a very popular motif from art history which she executes beautifully in the impressionist style of Van Gogh and his contemporaries. The colors suggest a warm summer evening, just after sunset. In an almost pointillistic manner, she juxtaposes contrasting colors that as a whole reveal a warm atmosphere. The composition contributes to that atmosphere of calm and order. The sheaves of wheat have the leading role in the artwork. All in all, a beautiful and colorful impression of sheaves of wheat in the countryside on a warm summer evening.