A FAREWELL TO VINCENT
This month will mark the 134th anniversary of iconic artist Vincent van Gogh’s death, for, on July 27, 1890 Vincent shot himself, dying two days later. He was only 37 years old. Our blog during the rest of July will highlight the often powerful works of art he created in Auvers-sur-Oise, France during the last months of his life.
Vincent van Gogh, Vase of Flowers, 1890, oil on canvas, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation), Netherlands
Title: Vase of Flowers, 1890
Artist: Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
After spending a year (from May, 1889 to May, 1890) in the asylum of Saint-Remy in the south of France, Vincent traveled north to Auvers-sur-Oise some 16 miles from Paris. There Vincent would be treated by physician and art lover Dr. Gachet, who encouraged him to continue painting.
Unlike Vincent’s earlier paintings of sunflowers and irises, doesn’t Vase of Flowers allow us to use our imaginations? Are we looking at an arrangement of roses? Perhaps mixed with poppies and other wildflowers? Mostly outlined in deep strokes of black that also define the mesmerizing green vase, emphasizing overall the energy and vibrancy of a floral bouquet.
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