Sunflowers
1889 Van Gogh Museum
About this artwork
This painting features a vibrant still life of sunflowers in a vase, characterized by its striking yellow palette and thick impasto brushwork. It is one of several sunflower paintings created by Van Gogh during his time in Arles, France.
Did you know?
Vincent van Gogh painted his 'Sunflowers' series to decorate his Yellow House in Arles in anticipation of his friend Paul Gauguin's visit. He saw the sunflowers as symbols of gratitude and friendship, hoping to create a 'symphony in blue and yellow' with them. Tragically, the friendship with Gauguin soon deteriorated, leading to Van Gogh's infamous ear incident.
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Sunflowers
Vincent van Gogh, 1889
