Vincent van Gogh was born on this day in 1853. Part of the Post-Impressionist movement, he used color and energetic brush strokes to convey his emotions and state of mind. Largely unsuccessful during his lifetime, he is now considered one of the most influential figures in the history of art. Few artists have been associated with a specific subject as closely as Van Gogh has been to sunflowers. They represented for him something deeply personal, and he frequently praised them as symbols of reverie, loyalty, and joy.
“Sunflowers,” 1889, by Vincent van Gogh
Happy birthday to Vincent van Gogh, who was born on this day in 1853. As a member of the Post-Impressionist movement, he used color and energetic brush strokes to convey his emotions and state of mind. Largely unsuccessful during his lifetime, he is now considered one of the most influential figures in the history of art. Few artists have been associated with specific subjects as closely as van Gogh was to sunflowers. They represented for him something deeply personal, and he frequently praised them as symbols of reverie, loyalty, and joy. 🌻
“Sunflowers,” 1889, by Vincent van Gogh
Happy birthday to Vincent van Gogh, who was born on this day in 1853. As a key figure in Post-Impressionism, he used color and energetic brush strokes to convey his emotions and state of mind. Largely unrecognized during his lifetime, he is now considered one of the most influential figures in the history of art. Learn from the experts what makes the “Sunflowers” so important.
“Sunflowers,” 1889, by Vincent van Gogh
Happy birthday to Vincent van Gogh, who was born on this day in 1853. As a key figure in post impressionism, he used color and energetic brush strokes to convey his emotions and state of mind. Largely unsuccessful during his lifetime, he is now considered one of the most influential figures in the history of art. See his famous painting of sunflowers and more in “The Impressionist’s Eye”, opening April 16.
“Sunflowers” 1889, by Vincent van Gogh
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“Sunflowers,” 1889, by Vincent van Gogh
Have a scary good time at next week’s Final Fridays: City of Ghosts. Come in costume and get $5 off admission at the door. Brownie points for dressing like a work of art.
“Sunflowers,” 1889, by Vincent van Gogh
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This month’s Final Fridays Detour takes a closer look at van Gogh’s “Sunflowers.” On these unconventional gallery tours for the adventurous, astrologer Sue Morris compares the twelve flowers in the painting to the twelve signs of the zodiac. Hear her insights into how van Gogh’s Sagittarius moon contributed to his creative personality—and what his Aries sun foretold for his life and work.
“Sunflowers,” 1888 or 1889, by Vincent van Gogh
“Painting them takes the energy and concentration of a person’s whole being.” Vincent van Gogh to his brother, Theo
Today, five of these masterpiece paintings hang in five art museums around the world, and will be united virtually in a world-first Facebook Live relay today starting at 12:50 p.m.
“Sunflowers,” 1888/9, by Vincent Van Gogh
In the months that followed the creation of his “Sunflowers,” Vincent van Gogh’s mental health deteriorated and he tragically killed himself in July 1890. To many, the last years of his life represent the culmination of his artistic achievement, and the “Sunflowers” are seen as a beacon of his talent.
Learn more about van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” series on Monday, August 14, when the paintings will be united for the first time in a “virtual exhibition” the artist could never have imagined: live on Facebook in a series of captivating broadcasts.
“Sunflowers,“ 1889, by Vincent van Gogh © Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
By January 1889, Vincent van Gogh had returned to the sunflowers motif, and he painted an additional three versions (now in Tokyo, Amsterdam, and Philadelphia). Two of these (Amsterdam and Philadelphia) were intended to hang on either side of a portrait of his friend Augustine Roulin.
Learn more about van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” series on Monday, August 14, when the paintings will be united for the first time in a “virtual exhibition” the artist could never have imagined: live on Facebook in a series of captivating broadcasts.
“Sunflowers,” 1888, by Vincent van Gogh © Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Museum of Art, Tokyo
Paul Gauguin joined Vincent van Gogh in Arles in October 1888, but their experiment in communal living did not last long. The two agreed on very little, and as Gauguin said, “Certainly not on painting.” Gauguin departed in anger around December 1888, and van Gogh suffered a breakdown.
Learn more about van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” series on Monday, August 14, when the paintings will be united for the first time in a “virtual exhibition” the artist could never have imagined: live on Facebook in a series of captivating broadcasts.
“Sunflowers,” 1888, by Vincent van Gogh © Neue Pinakothek, Munich
Vincent van Gogh’s dream was to set up an artist’s colony, and he was excitedly waiting for his hero, Paul Gauguin, to join him in Arles. Two of the sunflower paintings (the London and Munich versions) were made to decorate Gauguin’s bedroom as a welcome gift.
Learn more about van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” series on Monday, August 14, when the paintings will be united for the first time in a “virtual exhibition” the artist could never have imagined: live on Facebook in a series of captivating broadcasts.
“Sunflowers,“ 1888, by Vincent van Gogh © The National Gallery, London
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
Did you know Vincent van Gogh painted several versions of his “Sunflowers” that occupy five museums across the globe? On August 14, in a world first, all five Sunflowers will be united for the first time in a way the artist could never have imagined: live on Facebook. Preview this spectacular event by experiencing our virtual Sunflowers 360 gallery featuring the paintings united and narrated by Willem van Gogh - the great-grandson of Van Gogh’s brother Theo. Use your VR headset for a fully immersive experience. CLICK HERE TO WATCH.
Tell us what you think in the comments, and mark your calendar for the live event on Facebook, August 14 starting at 12:50 p.m (EST).