It is about sunflowers.
"12 Sunflowers in a Vase" by Vincent van Gogh features a vibrant arrangement of yellow sunflowers set against a simple, muted background. The flowers are depicted in various stages of bloom, showcasing their textures and rich hues. The vase is painted in earthy tones, adding warmth to the composition. Overall, the painting exudes a sense of vitality and cheerfulness, characteristic of Van Gogh's expressive style.
He painted many series of sunflowers. There are 3 paintings with fifteen sunflowers in the vase. Also a set of 2 paintings with twelve sun flowers in the vase. He first painted the twelve series. There is also a painting with 3 sunflowers in vase and one of 5 sunflowers in vase. the 5 sunflowers in vase was destroyed in the second world war by a fire on the 6th august 1945.Vincent Van Gogh seemed to have quite a personal attachment to the sunflower. In the year before his death he wrote to his brother Theo, "It is a kind of a painting that rather changes in character, and takes on a richness the longer you look at it.. You know the peony is Jeannis, the hollyhock belongs to Quost, but the sunflower is somewhat my own." In many letters to his brother, he spoke glowingly of the richness of color that he saw in the Sunflowers, and his own desire to paint them before they quickly faded. (as quoted originally by Marc Eldo Tralbaut)Answer 2:He made 7 paintings of sunflowers in a vase, and three of single sunflowers.
About a vase of sunflowers.
12
He painted twelve versions of the Suflowers, mostly in 1888
It's in a private collection so not sure. But a version of sunflowers sold recently for $40M
In Paris.
In Arles.
12 Sunflowers, 1888.
Vincent painted nine 'Sunflowers' paintings.7 of them are in museumsone in Munich,one in London,one in Philadelphia,two in Amsterdam,one in Otterloo (Holland),one in New York (Met)the remaining two are in private collections.
"Vase with Twelve Sunflowers," painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1888, is one of a series of sunflower paintings that he created during his time in Arles, France. This work exemplifies his bold use of color and expressive brushwork, reflecting his fascination with the beauty of sunflowers and their symbolism of optimism and warmth. The painting is notable for its vibrant yellows and dynamic composition, showcasing Van Gogh's innovative approach to still life. Today, it is regarded as one of his most iconic works, representing both his artistic genius and his struggles with mental health.
He often painted flowers: Sunflowers, Irises, Chrysantemums, Daisies, Peonies, ...