TheOldMastersPrintsWheatfield with Crows by Vincent van Gogh: meaning, location and key facts
Wheatfield with Crows is an oil on canvas by Vincent van Gogh, painted in 1890. It measures 50.2 × 103 cm and is held at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.
Key facts
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
|---|---|
| Date | 1890 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 50.2 × 103 cm (height × width) |
| Museum | Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam |
| Style | Post-Impressionism |
| Data source | Wikidata (Q634122) · Wikipedia |
What it shows
A golden wheat field stretches under a stormy dark blue sky, crossed by a flock of black crows. Three paths open into the field without leading anywhere visible.
Van Gogh painted it in July 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise, a few weeks before his death, in an elongated double-square format. In a letter he spoke of painting wheat fields under troubled skies to express sadness and extreme loneliness, but also what he found healthy in the countryside.
Did you know?
- It is often said to be his last painting, but historians believe he painted others afterwards, such as Tree Roots.
- It measures 50.2 × 103 cm, almost twice as wide as it is tall.
- It belongs to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which holds the largest collection of his work.
Where to see the original
Wheatfield with Crows is at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Works are sometimes lent to exhibitions or taken down for restoration, so it is worth checking the museum’s website before you go.
Which print size to choose
The print keeps the proportions of the original: if they differ from the paper, the painting is centred with a white border and never cropped. More details in our size guide.
| A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) | shelves, desks and gallery walls |
|---|---|
| A3 (29.7 × 42 cm) | bedrooms, hallways and small walls |
| A2 (42 × 59.4 cm) | above a sideboard, chest of drawers or headboard |
Prints are made to order in the Czech Republic and reach the EU in 3 to 8 days, with no customs. Canvases are made in the USA and take about 2 to 3 weeks, with EU VAT included in the price.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wheatfield with Crows?
- The original is held at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.
- How big is Wheatfield with Crows?
- The original painting measures 50.2 × 103 cm (height × width).
- Who painted Wheatfield with Crows and when?
- It was painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1890.
- Can I hang a reproduction of Wheatfield with Crows at home?
- Yes. The work is in the public domain, so it can be freely reproduced. We offer it as a matte print in A4, A3, A2 (from €18.99) and as a ready-to-hang canvas (from €69.99), with free shipping to the EU.
Updated 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Message us through the shop and we will fix it.
