Vase with Lilacs, Daisies and Anemones
1887 Museum of Art and History Geneva
About this artwork
A vibrant still life depicting a bouquet of yellow daisies, purple anemones, and blue-purple lilacs in a light blue vase, set against a richly textured dark blue background. The artist utilized thick impasto to give the flowers and background a distinct tactile quality.
Did you know?
Van Gogh painted numerous still lifes, particularly during his time in Paris, often using flowers to experiment with color theory and brushwork. This work, with its energetic brushstrokes and vivid color contrasts, exemplifies his move towards a more expressive and emotionally charged style that would define Post-Impressionism.
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Vase with Lilacs, Daisies and Anemones
Vincent van Gogh, 1887
