This is one of the many paintings written by Van Gogh during treatment in the hospital for the mentally ill Saint-Remy. The corners of the hospital garden were for the artist the only island of wildlife, and he enjoyed every opportunity to draw there from life. Unfortunately, due to frequent seizures of the disease, such an opportunity seemed to him not often.
In this picture, the artist depicts a branch of a wild rose. The planar solution, clear, even contours, concentration on details, decorativeness and clarity give it a resemblance to Japanese art, which Van Gogh highly appreciated. He chose a monophonic light green background, so that nothing distracts attention from the main element of the composition.
A few cold blue strokes make the background air, depriving monotony. On the black substrate, the artist graphically clearly outlines the foliage of the bush, paying equal attention to each element. The leaves are painted in dark blue, which makes the picture even more decorative. It should be noted that the color scheme of the canvas is very balanced and harmonious, it reflects a calm attitude.
Against the background of dark foliage, bright flowers of a wild rose stand out with bright spots. Van Gogh with the same carefulness outlines individual petals. In a quiet, concentrated work, the author hoped to find relief from the illness that had afflicted him. A meditative approach to painting, based on full concentration on nature, was also borrowed from Japanese artists.
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