Sunflowers (Munich version)
1888 Bavarian State Painting Collections
About this artwork
This painting depicts a vibrant still life of sunflowers in an earthen vase, characterized by Van Gogh's distinctive thick impasto brushwork and a rich palette of yellows and oranges against a light blue background. It is one of several famous sunflower paintings he created.
Did you know?
Vincent van Gogh created his iconic "Sunflowers" series during his time in Arles, France, between 1888 and 1889. He intended them to decorate the "Yellow House," where he hoped to establish an artists' colony. These paintings, celebrated for their bold color and emotional intensity, symbolize friendship and gratitude, particularly in anticipation of Paul Gauguin's visit.
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Sunflowers (Munich version)
Vincent van Gogh, 1888
