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Butterflies and Poppies
Vincent van Gogh, May-June 1889

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Butterflies and Poppies

Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, May-June 1889

oil on canvas, 35 センチ x 25.5 センチ
Credits: ファン・ゴッホ美術館、アムステルダム 「フィンセント・ファン・ゴッホ財団」


When Van Gogh made this painting he started with the flowers and butterflies and filled in the blue background only afterwards. This is clear from the fact that the broad strokes of blue paint occasionally cover the green stems of the flowers. Van Gogh even left part of the canvas unpainted, with the bare cloth visible.

Using various shades of green, he gave depth to the tangle of stems, leaves and petals. Van Gogh skilfully captured the spirit of the delicate poppies. Some of the buds are about to burst open.

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  • 1889
  • Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
  • painting
  • still life
  • animal art
  • Vincent van Gogh

F-number
F0748
JH-number
JH2013
Object number
s0188V1962
Credits
ファン・ゴッホ美術館、アムステルダム 「フィンセント・ファン・ゴッホ財団」
Dimensions
35 センチ x 25.5 センチ, 52.8 センチ x 43.5 センチ