Flower Pot with Asters (1886; Paris, France) by Vincent van Gogh

Flower Pot with Asters - Vincent van Gogh - 1886; Paris, France

Artwork Information

TitleFlower Pot with Asters
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1886; Paris, France
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementPost-Impressionism
Current LocationMuseum Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Netherlands

About Flower Pot with Asters

The artwork “Flower Pot with Asters,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886 in Paris, France, is a distinguished example of Post-Impressionism, rendered in oil on canvas. This flower painting is housed at the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

In the artwork, a cluster of asters is depicted gracefully arranged in a simple clay pot. The composition is characterized by vigorous brushstrokes, a hallmark of Van Gogh’s style, which imbue energy and movement into the static subject matter. The flowers, rendered with vivid hues, contrast sharply with the dark green background, accentuating their delicate petals. The pot itself, set against an impressionistic representation of the surrounding foliage and environment, further enhances the natural beauty and simplicity of the floral arrangement. The interplay of light and shadow within this piece reveals Van Gogh’s keen observation and masterful manipulation of color and texture, making it a compelling representation of both the natural world and the artist’s internal emotional landscape.

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