Vincent Van Gogh

Leo Jansen

Nienke Bakker

Hans Luijten

Millet and Modern Art From Van Gogh to Dalí

Maite Van Dijk

Abigail Yoder

Simon R. Kelly

Saint Louis Art Museum

<p>Reveals the findings from research undertaken to identify materials used, current condition of the painting, and how to conserve the painting for future generationsExplores the history behind the painting and what special significance the sunflower held for Van Gogh The sunflowers paintings are among the best-known works by Vincent van Gogh. He made them in Arles, in the South of France, in 1888 and 1889. In radiant shades of yellow, he painted five large still lifes of sunflowers in a vase that now hang in museums around the world. This book focuses on Sunflowers from the collection of the Van Gogh Museum. The masterpiece has been researched with the latest techniques to find out which materials Van Gogh used, what the condition of the painting is, and what can be done now, 130 years after the painting was made, to conserve the painting as good as possible for future generations.  In addition to the results of this research, this publication highlights the special history of the painting and the special significance the sunflower had for Van Gogh. His preference for this motif was closely linked to his friendship and competition with the painter Paul Gauguin, with whom he shared his studio in Arles. Van Gogh realised that he had delivered a true performance with his sunflower paintings and that was recognised by others. Not only Gauguin, but also Vincent's brother Theo, other artists and critics thought the paintings were beautiful. Soon after Van Gogh's early death, they were given the status of masterpieces.</p>

Van Gogh and the Sunflowers: A Masterpiece Examined

Arts & Photography

Ella Hendriks

History & Criticism

Tijdsbeeld-Piece Montee/Exhibitions International

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