“Bowl with Peonies and Roses” is an oil on canvas artwork by Vincent van Gogh, completed in 1886 during his time in Paris, France. The piece is a representation of the Realism art movement and falls into the flower painting genre. This painting is housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum located in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork itself portrays a vibrant arrangement of flowers, with lush peonies and roses dominating the composition. The blooms are richly detailed and feature a range of shades from deep pinks to pale whites. Van Gogh’s brushwork is expressive and dynamic, giving texture and movement to the petals and leaves. The flowers are densely packed into a green bowl, which sits against a darkly hued background. The play of light and shadow in combination with the intense hues of the flowers creates a striking contrast, highlighting the natural beauty of the floral subject. The signature of Vincent is clearly visible in the lower right corner of the canvas. The overall effect is one of vividness and immediacy, characteristic of Van Gogh’s passionate approach to his subjects.