Bowl with Zinnias. Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh - Vase mit Zinnien.jpeg (source). Public domain — PD-old / PD-US declaration.
Bowl with Zinnias
Vincent van Gogh · 1886, Summer
- Catalog
- F252
- Date
- 1886, Summer
- Place painted
- Paris
- Museum
- The Kreeger Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
Bowl with Zinnias, painted during Van Gogh's pivotal time in Paris, is a vibrant testament to his burgeoning use of color and light. This still life bursts with the energetic hues he encountered and experimented with in the bustling art capital. The zinnias, rendered with distinct, lively brushstrokes, showcase his growing fascination with Impressionist techniques and color theory. The bowl itself is depicted with a confident simplicity, allowing the flowers to be the focal point. This work exemplifies his rapid artistic evolution, moving away from the dark tones of his Dutch period towards the brilliant, impasto style that would characterize his later masterpieces, reflecting his enthusiasm for new artistic ideas.
Collection: The Kreeger Museum. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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