Sunflowers
1888 Neue Pinakothek, Munich
About this artwork
This vibrant oil painting, characterized by its thick impasto and bold brushstrokes, depicts a bouquet of sunflowers in a yellow vase against a turquoise background. It is part of a celebrated series created by Van Gogh in Arles, France, between 1888 and 1889.
Did you know?
Van Gogh painted his Sunflowers series during a period of intense artistic productivity in Arles, aiming to decorate his 'Yellow House' in anticipation of Paul Gauguin's visit. He saw sunflowers as symbols of gratitude and believed they reflected his artistic aspirations for a community of artists in the South of France. Sadly, the friendship with Gauguin soon deteriorated.
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Sunflowers
Vincent van Gogh, 1888
