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Artwork
Oleanders
Vincent van GoghThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York1888
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- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 23 3/4 x 29 in. (60.3 x 73.7 cm)
Oleanders is a painting by Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, Zundert 1853–1890 Auvers-sur-Oise), 1888. Oil on canvas; 23 3/4 x 29 in. (60.3 x 73.7 cm). It is part of the European Paintings collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Loeb, 1962.
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice how Van Gogh's bold, swirling brushstrokes create a vibrant texture that brings the oleanders to life on the canvas.
- Consider the emotional impact of the rich, warm colors Van Gogh uses to portray the flowers and how they might reflect the mood of the time or place.
- Observe the composition and how the framing of the oleanders focuses your attention on the natural forms and vitality of the blossoms.
- Reflect on how the thick application of oil paint influences your sense of depth and movement in this 1888 artwork.
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