Sunflowers 1889 - Van Gogh

Sunflowers 1889 - Van Gogh

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Author: Vincent Van Gogh
Title: Sunflowers 1889
Original location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, EE. UU.
Year: 1889

The painting "Sunflowers" by Vincent van Gogh, identified with the serial number (F455, JH1668) and created in 1889, is an emblematic work of the Post-Impressionist movement. This painting is part of a series of sunflower paintings that Van Gogh made in gratitude to his dear friend Paul Gauguin. His friend, a great admirer of sunflowers, accepted the invitation of Theo, Van Gogh's younger brother, to move in with Vincent in Arles. As a token of gratitude and welcome, Van Gogh filled his new companion's room with these sunflower paintings, seeking to give him a great surprise.

The relationship between Van Gogh and Gauguin was intense and turbulent, culminating in a famous fight on December 23, 1888, which resulted in Van Gogh losing a piece of his ear. Although the exact circumstances of this incident remain uncertain (there are many stories about it), this episode led to Paul's departure from Arles. The sunflower series is a testament to the gratitude Van Gogh felt for Gauguin's friendship.

The post-impressionist movement, to which this work belongs, is characterized by the exploration of new forms of expression and the emotive and innovative use of color. Van Gogh's sunflowers are a perfect example of this exploration, using a palette full of light and a distinctive brushstroke technique that conveys both the beauty of the flowers and the artist's emotional intensity.