The artwork, titled “Still Life Vase with Rose-Mallows,” was created by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh in 1890 while he was in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. This piece, painted with oil on canvas, belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls under the genre of flower painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 42 x 29 cm, and it is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
“Still Life Vase with Rose-Mallows” showcases van Gogh’s characteristic bold and dynamic brushstrokes, bringing a tactile quality to the bouquet of rose-mallows. The composition depicts a vase filled with vibrant flowers against a textured, dark green background. The interplay of bright hues, particularly the reds and soft pinks of the flowers, contrasts sharply with the more muted tones of the vase and backdrop. Van Gogh’s use of thick impasto creates a sense of depth and movement, while the simplified forms and strong outlines exemplify the Post-Impressionist concern with exploring color and form over realistic representation. The overall effect is a vivid, evocative still life that captures the essence of the flowers in a moment of lively bloom.
