Still Life - Vase with Twelve Sunflowers

Still Life - Vase with Twelve Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
c.1888 - c.1889 ; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône , France
Style
Post-impressionism
Genre
Flower painting
Location
Bavarian State Painting Collections
"Still Life - Vase with Twelve Sunflowers" is a vibrant flower painting by Vincent van Gogh, created during his Post-impressionism period. This artwork depicts a bouquet of sunflowers arranged in a vase, emphasizing the bold brushwork and vivid Oil paints typical of van Gogh's style. Painted on canvas, it was part of his decorative efforts in the Yellow House aimed at impressing his friend Paul Gauguin. The sunflower series reflects van Gogh’s deep fascination with nature and his innovations in flower painting, blending expressive color with symbolic meaning.

Related artworks

Explore emotions for this artwork