Sunflowers
The Met
Artist: Vincent van Gogh(Dutch, Zundert 1853–1890 Auvers-sur-Oise)
Date: 1887
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 17 x 24 in. (43.2 x 61 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1949
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two large, wilting sunflower heads with textured petals and seed centers against a vibrant blue background
Detailed Description
Two large, wilting sunflower heads lie horizontally against a textured blue background. The sunflower on the left is larger and more prominent, positioned slightly lower than the one on the right. Its central seed head is a dense, dark brown and green, covered in small, textured brushstrokes that suggest seeds. Surrounding the seed head are numerous petals, some still yellow-orange and upright, others drooping and turning a pale, desaturated yellow or light green. These petals show significant texture and individual brushstrokes. To the right, the second sunflower head is partially obscured by the first and appears to be facing away, revealing more of its lighter, almost beige underside and a thick, pale stem extending towards the upper right corner. Its petals are also pale yellow and green, appearing more wilted and less defined than those of the left sunflower. The background is a vibrant, swirling blue, painted with visible, energetic brushstrokes.
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