Vase with Carnations and Other Flowers. Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh - Vase mit Nelken und anderen Blumen.jpeg (source). Public domain — PD-old / PD-US declaration.
Vase with Carnations and Other Flowers
Vincent van Gogh · 1886, Summer
- Catalog
- F596
- Date
- 1886, Summer
- Place painted
- Paris
- Museum
- The Kreeger Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
Vase with Carnations and Other Flowers, painted in Paris, vividly showcases Van Gogh's experimentation with floral still life and his adoption of a brighter palette. This lively composition features a medley of blooms, with carnations prominently displayed alongside other varieties, all rendered with dynamic and visible brushstrokes. The vibrant colors and energetic application of paint mark a significant departure from the somber tones of his Nuenen period. This painting reflects his engagement with the avant-garde art scene in Paris, where he absorbed lessons in color theory and light. It's a joyful and optimistic work, signaling his artistic liberation and newfound confidence in capturing the beauty of nature with intense vitality.
Collection: The Kreeger Museum. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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