In the context of this artwork, explain the Flowering Orchard of the Other flowering orchard paintings.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art notes that Flowering Orchard is one of only two orchard paintings from Van Gogh's orchard series that alludes to human labor, in this instance by including a scythe and a rake. Japanese influence is understood from Van Gogh's stylized treatment and motif. The painting is also known as Orchard in Blossom, another English translation of its French title.
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