Sunflowers. Vincent van Gogh. Two sunflowers.jpg (source). Public domain — PD-Art.
Sunflowers
Vincent van Gogh · 1887, August-September
- Catalog
- F375
- Date
- 1887, August-September
- Place painted
- Paris
- Museum
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
While the most famous "Vase of Sunflowers" series is largely in European and Japanese collections, The Met holds an important earlier work: Sunflowers (1887). This still life, painted during his Paris period, is a testament to his burgeoning interest in the motif. Here, the sunflowers are depicted with vibrant yellows and oranges against a blue background, showcasing his developing mastery of color and texture. It's a robust and joyful celebration of the flower, laying the groundwork for the more famous Arles series. Seeing this painting allows you to trace the evolution of his iconic sunflower motif.
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
Research note: this entry is based on an evolving catalog. Dates, attribution, location and visitor information should be verified against the institution’s current records.