Vase with Lilacs, Daisies and Anemones by Vincent van Gogh

Vase with Lilacs, Daisies and Anemones

Vincent van Gogh · 1887

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“Stop and admire this lively still life, where Van Gogh’s signature expressive brushwork brings a simple bouquet of lilacs, daisies, and anemones to vivid, swirling life.”

ABOUT THIS WORK

A vibrant still life, this painting bursts with the energy of a spring bouquet, rendered in thick, swirling brushstrokes. The vase, unassuming and simple, holds an explosion of color: deep purple lilacs, cheerful white daisies, and rich red and pink anemones. Each flower is given its own distinct texture and form through the vigorous application of paint, creating a sense of movement and life within the arrangement. The background, a muted, almost abstract field of greens and blues, pushes the floral subject forward, amplifying its intensity. This work captures a fleeting moment of natural beauty, transformed by a distinctive expressive style that emphasizes emotion over meticulous detail.

DETAILS
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1887
Medium
Oil on canvas
Location
Museum of Art and History Geneva
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Vase with Lilacs, Daisies and Anemones
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The thick, impasto brushwork, especially visible in the lilacs

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The vibrant contrast between the red anemones and green stems

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How the light seems to emanate from the flowers themselves

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The simple, almost rustic vase holding the elaborate bouquet

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THE ARTIST

Vincent van Gogh

1853–1890 · Kingdom of the Netherlands

Vincent van Gogh, whose vibrant brushwork and bold colors transformed landscapes and portraits, created 2,100 artworks in just over a decade.

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