The Painting by Van Gogh “Four wilted sunflowers”


There are such works of art that drift through the galleries of the whole world and become almost synonymous with the name and method of painting the artist.

The painting “Sunflowers” by Vincent Van Gogh is an excellent example. Important is not only the connection between the artist and the painting, but also the artist’s connection and the influence of this picture on the development of art. “Sunflowers” by Vincent Van Gogh were copied and duplicated by different artists (although none managed to achieve vigor and intensity of color, like Van Gogh) and are depicted everywhere, from everyday objects to art exhibitions.

The rapid development of the style characteristic of canvases filled with swirling flashes of bright colors depicting people and nature is the essence of Vincent van Gogh’s extremely famous works. The art of Van Gogh can be interpreted in different ways. His paintings are a source of inspiration for other artists. Still

life – a vase with fourteen sunflowers – was created in Arles, France during August 1889 and now it is in the National Gallery in London, England. The picture is dominated by bright sunny yellow, rich golden tones and warm earthy.

“Sunflowers” by Vincent Van Gogh

In a detailed examination of this picture, the viewer can notice aspects that seem to flow from one part to the other. Bright colors express emotions, usually associated with the life of a sunflower: from bright yellow flowers to dark brown, fading and dead. Stages of life are represented through polar opposites and. Perhaps it is this technique that attracts so much to such a painting; seeing all the angles of the spectrum of life, a person achieves a deep understanding of the connection between all living beings among themselves.

There are many different interpretations of this picture (each is uniquely defined as Van Gogh’s work), in which there are only minor differences separating them. The overall layout of the picture usually remains constant. Although these paintings are very similar to each other, but

each of them stands out as a unique work of art.

Van Gogh began to write “Sunflowers” after leaving Holland for France in order to create an artistic community.

In these pictures, illusions of light are depicted to emphasize the structure and contour of the object. The shape of the object’s contour is strengthened by a line separating the object and the wall. In the picture there are yellow, green and some strokes of blue color, and they do not conflict with each other. These colors blend with each other, creating an ineffable hurricane of emotion. Bright yellow sunflowers singled out their energy. A soft blue-green background nicely adds power to the yellow.

These paintings became possible thanks to innovations in pigments produced in the 19th century. Without the appearance of such colors as, yellow chrome, Van Gogh, perhaps, never would have achieved such intensity “Sunflowers.

“Sunflowers” by Van Gogh changed the perspective of human art and life. These pictures fascinate the mind and amaze with its simplistic beauty. Smooth transitions and explosions of fine yellow attract attention of the eyes, without disturbing the balance of the parts. The picture is often copied, but the pure power of Van Gogh is never achieved.


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The Painting by Van Gogh “Four wilted sunflowers”