Vincent van Gogh painted a famous series of sunflower pictures because he loved their bright yellow color and sturdy, cheerful look. He painted them to decorate his home and to say thank you to a good friend. [1, 2, 3]
He Painted More Than One
- Van Gogh did not just paint one single sunflower picture.
- He painted an entire series of them in a yellow house in France.
He Painted Withered Flowers
- He did not only paint fresh, perky flowers facing the sky.
- He loved painting sunflowers at every stage of life.
They Were Meant for a Friend
- Van Gogh painted the bright flowers to welcome his artist friend, Paul Gauguin.
- He wanted the paintings to show a feeling of gratitude and friendship.
- Gauguin loved the pictures and said they were completely and perfectly "Vincent"