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Vase with Flowers, Coffeepot and Fruit

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In this lively still life, vibrant bursts of yellow flowers unfurl from a charming vessel, their lively petals drawing the viewer's eye with joyous abandon. The delicate whites and soft greens of the vase harmoniously complement the bright blooms, while a rustic brown coffeepot and blue-painted plate anchor the composition, adding depth. This scene is an ode to everyday beauty, celebrating the simplicity of life through art. The apples, both red and green, sit softly on the table, inviting you to reach out and savor their sweetness.

The brush strokes are dynamic yet delicate, imbued with a sense of rhythm that evokes a gentle breeze dancing through the room. Van Gogh’s specific technique — layering paint to create texture — gives the flowers a tactile quality, almost as if you could pluck them straight from the canvas. This painting resonates with warmth and nostalgia, capturing an intimate moment of domestic life, typical of the era, while echoing the blossoming Impressionist movement's focus on light and color over form.

Vase with Flowers, Coffeepot and Fruit

Vincent van Gogh

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1887

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Dimensions:

6378 × 7050 px
410 × 380 mm

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