Vase with Twelve Sunflowers

Vase with Twelve Sunflowers

"Vase with Twelve Sunflowers" , is one of a series of sunflower-themed paintings by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The painting is currently held in Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Artist:Vincent van Gogh
Artform:Painting
Date completed:January 1889
Genre:Still life

Artist of Vase with Twelve Sunflowers

Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh
March 30, 1853- July 29, 1890

Vincent Willem van Gogh ; 30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890 was a Dutch post-Impressionist painter whose work, notable for its rough beauty, emotional honesty, and bold color, had a far-reaching influence on 20th-century art. After years of painful anxiety and frequent bouts of mental illness, he died at the age of 37 from a gunshot wound, generally accepted to be self-inflicted . His work was then known to only a handful of people and...
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  • Q:
    What materials were used to create the legendary artwork, Vase with Twelve Sunflowers?
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    Canvas and Oil paint were used to create the artistic masterpiece.
  • Q:
    In which artistic genre is the "Vase with Twelve Sunflowers" considered?
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    This artwork is part of the Still Life genre.
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    Where can the "Vase with Twelve Sunflowers" be viewed?
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    The priceless artwork is stored, maintained and displayed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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