Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase. Vincent van Gogh. Vincent van Gogh - Boeket bloemen in een vaas.jpg (source). Public domain — PD-Art.
Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase
Vincent van Gogh · 1887, Autumn
- Catalog
- F588
- Date
- 1887, Autumn
- Place painted
- Paris
- Museum
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
Painted during Van Gogh's time in Paris, Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase showcases his burgeoning embrace of color and light, influenced by Impressionism. This vibrant still life bursts with an energetic array of blooms, marking a significant departure from his Dutch period. The bouquet, a lively mix of reds, yellows, blues, and whites, is rendered with visible, lively brushstrokes, suggesting individual petals and overall exuberance. The vase is painted with confident simplicity. The background, though abstracted, provides dynamic contrast, allowing the colors to truly sing. This painting exemplifies Van Gogh's rapid artistic evolution in Paris, where he absorbed new theories, pushing him towards the intense, emotional use of hue that became his hallmark.
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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