Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was one of the most influential artists in the history of Western art. Reproduced here alongside his Sunflowers (1889) painting is a page from one of his letters to his brother, Theo. We are honoured to partner with the Van Gogh Museum on this special Embellished Manuscripts Collection release.
FORMAT: Pencil Case
SIZE:
Width: 220mm
Height: 30mm
Depth: 68mm
CLOSURE: Wrap
COLOUR: Yellow
MORE FEATURES
Secure magnetic closure
Decorative printed paper
Removable inner tray for storage of small items
Informational bookmark
Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) remains one of the most influential artists in the history of Western art, despite his relative obscurity during his lifetime. Known for their emotional intensity, dramatic use of colour, and expressive brushwork, Van Gogh’s works have continued to inspire and captivate generations of artists and art lovers since his death in 1890.
Some of Van Gogh’s most iconic paintings are those depicting sunflowers. Celebrated for their vibrant beauty and emotional depth, these works held a special significance for Van Gogh – communicating "gratitude," according to one of his letters.
In February 1888, having grown tired of city life in Paris, Van Gogh moved to the town of Arles in southern France in hopes of establishing an artistic retreat and commune. It was in Arles where he painted five large canvases depicting sunflowers in a vase, with three shades of yellow and nothing else. Through this approach, he demonstrated that it was possible to create an image using numerous variations of a single colour, without any loss of eloquence.