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Sunflowers (original title, in French: Tournesols) is the title of two series of still life paintings by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The first series, executed in Paris in 1887, depicts the flowers lying on the ground, while the second set, made a year later in Arles, shows a bouquet of sunflowers in a vase.
Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh. Zoom in, read about this famous painting, view Vincent for scale.
Vincent wanted to be known as the painter of sunflowers. Just like other painters working at the time, Vincent made flower still lifes. But he did things a little differently. After practising with different flowers, he chose a specific variety: the sunflower.
Vincent van Gogh painted this luminous image of sunflowers from memory, in the depths of winter in 1889. Throughout his ten-year career, Van Gogh painted sunflowers repeatedly in different arrangements and settings. The shapes, colors, and cheerfulness of the modest flower appealed to him.
Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers are probably among the most famous paintings of all time. The artist loved these yellow flowers and painted them numerous times throughout his life. He eventually became associated with them, and even after he passed away his friends brought sunflowers to his funeral.
Vincent van Gogh, Sunflowers, 1888. Read about this painting, learn the key facts and zoom in to discover more.
Immerse yourself in the world of Van Gogh’s renowned Sunflowers. Peek under the paint, discover how Vincent became the painter of sunflowers, and find out about the restoration of the 130-year-old painting.
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Title: Sunflowers. Artist: Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, Zundert 1853–1890 Auvers-sur-Oise) Date: 1887. Medium: Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 17 x 24 in. (43.2 x 61 cm) Classification: Paintings. Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1949. Accession Number: 49.41
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