Two Cut Sunflowers
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1887 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Still life
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
"Two Cut Sunflowers" by Vincent van Gogh is a vibrant still life painting created during his Arles period, exemplifying Post-impressionism. The artwork depicts a bouquet of sunflowers arranged in a canvas mounted with thick, textured oil paint, emphasizing the flowers' bold yellows and earthy tones. Van Gogh aimed to impress his friend Paul Gauguin with this piece, which was intended as part of the Décoration for the Yellow House. The painting captures the expressive style and emotional intensity characteristic of his Post-impressionist approach, highlighting the symbolic significance of the sunflowers.
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