Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh

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Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh - Art Prints, Decorating Ideas, and Informational Resources

I'm a huge fan of the Sunflowers series of paintings done by the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh.

Vincent Van Gogh was a Post-Impressionist painter whose work influenced 20th century art with its bright vivid colors and emotional impact.

This page features information about the Sunflowers paintings and resource links to help you learn even more about this important (and beautiful) series of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh.

You'll also find decorating ideas and gorgeous (affordable) art prints of Van Gogh's Sunflowers series produced using different techniques to suit every home and wallet.

You can learn about various print sizes available and framing options by clicking on any picture. Take a look!

Sunflowers (Series of Paintings)

Sunflowers Series of Paintings - on wikipedia

Sunflowers (original title, in French: Tournesols) are the subject of two series of still life paintings by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The earlier series executed in Paris in 1887 gives the flowers lying on the ground, while the second set executed a year later in Arles shows bouquets of sunflowers in a vase. In the artist's mind both sets were linked by the name of his friend Paul Gauguin, who acquired two of the Paris versions. About eight months later Van Gogh hoped to welcome and to impress Gauguin again with Sunflowers, now part of the painted décoration he prepared for the guestroom of his Yellow House where Gauguin was supposed to stay in Arles. After Gauguin's departure Van Gogh imagined the two major versions as wings of the Berceuse Triptych, and finally he included them in his exhibit at Les XX in Bruxelles.

As Van Gogh anticipated in 1889, the Sunflowers finally became his, and served - combined with self-portraits - as his artistical arms and alter ego up to the present day: no retrospective Van Gogh exhibition since 1901 voluntarily missed to include them, and a wealth of forgeries as well as record-setting price paid at auction acknowledges their public success: Perhaps, because Van Gogh's Sunflowers are more than his or him - they may be considered, as Gauguin put it, the flower.
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Sunflowers (series of paintings) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sunflowers (series of paintings) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Decorating with Van Gogh's Sunflowers Art Prints

Beautify your home with Sunflowers

Self-Portrait in front of the Easel, c.1888
Self-Portrait in front of the Easel, c.1888 Giclee Print
van Gogh, Vincent
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Decorating Your Home with Van Gogh's Beautiful Sunflowers Art Prints

Van Gogh's sunny Sunflower artwork can add a look of elegance to your home.

Place a Sunflowers art print on a wall in a dark hallway to instantly add a feeling of sunshine and light.

Use several Sunflower art prints on a focal wall in your home (living room or dining room) to create a stunning display of vivid color.

Sunny yellow Sunflowers art prints can be used with virtually any color scheme. Add them to a monotone setting where they will blend in perfectly or place them in a room with contrasting colors where they will boldly stand out.

Place a vase of fresh or dried sunflowers in front of (off-centered) an art print of the Sunflowers by Van Gogh to further bring out the beauty of the painting and give dimension to the subject.

No matter where you place a Van Gogh Sunflowers art print in your home it will reflect your good taste and appreciation of this fine Dutch artist.

Van Gogh's Sunflowers - Giclee Prints

Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh Giclee Art Prints

Giclee is a French word meaning "sprayed ink" - This is a computer generated print that is produced by the spraying of ink onto a high quality paper or canvas. It is capable of producing millions of colors. This allows for a high degree of fine detail, closely matching the original.

Due to the process, Giclee art prints of Van Gogh's Sunflowers are moderately priced. Giclee prints are my personal favorite choice for use when decorating my home.

Sunflowers, c.1888


Sunflowers, c.1888 Giclee Print
van Gogh, Vincent

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Vase of Fifteen Sunflowers, c.1889

Vase of Fifteen Sunflowers, c.1889 Giclee Print
van Gogh, Vincent

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Four Cut Sunflowers, c.1887

Four Cut Sunflowers, c.1887
Giclee Print

van Gogh, Vincent

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Two Cut Sunflowers, c.1887

Two Cut Sunflowers, c.1887 Giclee Print
van Gogh, Vincent

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Framed Giclee Sunflowers Art Prints

Four Cut Sunflowers, c.1887

Four Cut Sunflowers, c.1887 Framed Giclee Print
van Gogh, Vincent
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Two Cut Sunflowers, c.1887

Two Cut Sunflowers, c.1887 Framed Giclee Print
van Gogh, Vincent
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Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh

Sunflower paintings shown and described in detail.

Sunflowers, c.1888

Sunflowers, c.1888 Framed Art Print
van Gogh, Vincent

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A look at and comparison of the Sunflowers paintings by Vincent Van Gogh.

excerpt from the site
Upon looking at these paintings one begins to notice aspects that seem to flow
from one piece to another. The colors are vibrant and express emotions typically associated with the life of sunflowers: bright yellows of the full bloom to arid browns of wilting and death; all of the stages woven through these polar opposites are presented. Perhaps this very technique is what draws one into the painting; the fulfillment of seeing all angles of the spectrum of life and in turn reaching a deeper understanding of how all living things are tied together.
Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh's collection of Sunflower paintings shown and described in detail.

Painting Flowers - Van Gogh's Sunflower Series

BBC Painting Flowers

Van Gogh Painting Sunflowers, 1888
Van Gogh Painting Sunflowers, 1888 Giclee Print

Gauguin, Paul
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excerpt form site
The series of paintings was made possible by the innovations in manufactured pigments in the 19th Century. Without the vibrancy of the new colours, such as chrome yellow, Van Gogh may never have achieved the intensity of Sunflowers.
BBC Painting Flowers - Van Gogh's Sunflower Series
BBC Painting Flowers - Van Gogh's Sunflower Series

Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh on Stretched Canvas

Stretched Canvas Art Prints - Sunflowers Series

These art prints are higher in price because they are produced on stretched canvas. They will make a stunning appearance in your home for many years to come. They are well worth the extra money if you are looking to create a show stopping centerpiece on any wall in your home.

Sunflowers


Sunflowers Stretched Canvas Print
van Gogh, Vincent
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Sunflowers


Sunflowers Stretched Canvas Print
van Gogh, Vincent
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Fifteen Sunflowers


Fifteen Sunflowers Stretched Canvas Print
van Gogh, Vincent
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Twelve Sunflowers


Twelve Sunflowers Stretched Canvas Print
van Gogh, Vincent
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Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers Coloring Page

Line Drawing of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers

Print and color your own Sunflowers!
Sunflowers Coloring Page - Vincent van Gogh's Vase with 12 Sunflowers to Print and Color
A line drawing of Vincent van Gogh's Vase with 12 Sunflowers for your coloring page fun. You are free to save and print this image for personal, educational and non-commercial purposes.

Sunflowers Postcards

Van Gogh's Sunflowers available on Postcards

Use Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers as a Teaching Aid

Perfect for Homeschoolers

Sunflower Craft | Visual Arts | Art Appreciation | Vincent Van Gogh | Preschool Lesson Plan Activities
Sunflower craft and lesson plan printable activities, visual arts with Vincent Van Gogh's paintings for preschool and Kindergarten.

Resource sites for Information about Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers Art

Find Additional Information about Van Gogh's Sunflowers series at these sites

Sunflowers 1888 - Vincent van Gogh sunflower Painting
Vincent van Gogh Sunflowers painting from his famous sunflower series of paintings also includes biography and quotes.
Why Vincent van Gogh painted sunflowers
While Vincent van Gogh painted over 300 works, he is perhaps best remembered, by many, for his sunflowers. So why did he paint them?
The Paintings: Sunflowers
The Vincent van Gogh Gallery
Vincent van Gogh | Sunflowers | NG3863 | The National Gallery, London
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