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title: Sunflowers by van Gogh
author: Neue Pinakothek
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15460/sunflowers-by-van-gogh/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Sunflowers by van Gogh
_Authored by Neue Pinakothek_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15460.png)
## Image Caption
An 1888 oil on canvas still life, *Twelve Sunflowers in a Vase*, by [Vincent van Gogh](https://www.worldhistory.org/Vincent_van_Gogh/) (1853-90), the Dutch post-impressionist artist. Painted in August in Arles, France. This is one of several versions of the same theme, all painted to decorate the Yellow House where the artist lived in readiness for a visit from fellow artist [Paul Gauguin](https://www.worldhistory.org/Paul_Gauguin/) (1848-1903). Here the two colours of the background contrast with the two colours of the vase to give the picture depth. For the artist, sunflowers signified 'gratitude'. (Neue Pinakothek, Munich)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Pinakothek, N. (2022, March 16). Sunflowers by van Gogh. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Pinakothek, Neue. "Sunflowers by van Gogh." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 16, 2022. .
### MLA
Pinakothek, Neue. "Sunflowers by van Gogh." *World History Encyclopedia*, 16 Mar 2022, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vincent_Willem_van_Gogh_128.jpg) by [**Neue Pinakothek**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vincent_Willem_van_Gogh_128.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 16 March 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.