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Still Life – Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers
The painting depicts a vase with fifteen sunflowers in various stages of bloom, set against a simple background. Characteristic of van Gogh, the intense colors and expressive brushstrokes give the composition energy and life. The work is one in a series of famous still lifes with sunflowers painted by the artist during his stay in Arles in 1888.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Vincent van Gogh
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Date of birth and death
30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890
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Style
Post-Impressionism, expressive brushwork, vibrant color, emotional intensity
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Significant works
Sunflowers, Bedroom in Arles, The Starry Night, Wheatfield with Crows, Sorrowing Old Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1888
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
National Gallery, London, United Kingdom
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Theme:
Still life, flowers, sunflowers
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
Sunflowers symbolize life, energy, and optimism, and their intense yellow contrasts with the background, showing the artist's genuine emotional expression.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret in the context of post-impressionist expression of emotions and symbolism through the reflection of nature and the artist's daily life.See other works by this artist
