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Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853-1890) created over 2100 works including 860 oil paintings, remarkably within a ten year period. His dedication to his art was absolute, and he returned to it repeatedly as a lifeline in between increasing psychotic episodes in the last years of his life.
In May of 1889, a year before his death, he admitted himself into an asylum in Saint-Rémy, France. During the first month of his stay, van Gogh began painting Irises, creating a composition defined by large swaths of blue flowers, orange marigolds, green leaves and red soil. Upon completion, he shipped the painting to his brother Theo, who was so taken by the work that he submitted it for exhibition at the 1889 Salon des Independents in Paris. Theo wrote to Vincent: “…it strikes the eye from afar. It is a beautiful study full of air and life.”
Our expandable vase reproduces a detail from this exuberant work.
United StatesWonderful! Love the item and a great price!!
United StatesIt was a VanGogh Christmas - I gave my friend a velvet-lined trinket box lacquered in 'Sunflowers', and she gave me this crazy, beautiful vase. It's far more stable than you'd expect, and, placed near a window, is as beautifully translucent as the flowers craftily held. As one who enjoys growing and giving flowers year-round, I have precious cabinet space taken up with many glass vases. While I won't do away with glass & crystal altogether, thanks to my friend and Modgy, I'll be reclaiming much of that cabinet real estate. With so many beautiful selections, it will be fun to match the classic art with my flowers. (Photo is our first irises in irises vase beneath iris art) Great fun gift, brilliant design - so simple, it makes you wish you'd thought of it!
United StatesI purchased this vase as a gift to a friend with whom i attended the Van Gogh immersive. She loved it and it looks wonderful in her NYC apt.
United StatesI was concerned about using these with heavy flowers like sunflowers, but it worked great. Easy to use and store, great gifts!
United StatesExcellent! It will never chip or break and it is beautiful