Artwork
Vase with Musk-mallows
Vase with Musk-mallows is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Vase with Musk-mallows is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1890, not 1894, as the artist died in 1890.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bouquet of Alcea rosea, or hollyhocks, in a tall, dark vase. The flowers are predominantly red and white, with green leaves, and spill over the vase's edges, conveying a sense of lush abundance.
Technique & Style
Thick, visible brushstrokes and impasto technique create textured, almost three-dimensional petals and leaves. The bold, rough strokes emphasize the flowers' natural vitality against a dark background.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
