Bowl with Peonies and Roses By Vincent Van Gogh
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Bowl with Peonies and Roses By Vincent Van Gogh
Bowl with Peonies and Roses by Vincent van Gogh corresponds to the flower still life now titled Roses and Peonies by the Kröller-Müller Museum. Van Gogh painted it in Paris in June 1886 while using bouquets as practical colour studies during a crucial period of artistic change. The historic oil-on-canvas painting measures approximately 59.8 × 72.5 cm and is catalogued as F 249 / JH 1105. Alpha Art Gallery offers reproductions as canvas prints, fine art prints, framed prints and 100% hand-painted oil paintings.
About Roses and Peonies by Vincent van Gogh
Van Gogh arrived in Paris in 1886 with a palette that was still strongly connected to the darker tones of his Dutch period. Flower still lifes gave him a relatively inexpensive way to experiment with a wider range of colours without needing to pay professional models.
The Kröller-Müller Museum explains that acquaintances supplied him with flowers and that Van Gogh deliberately treated these compositions as colour studies. Instead of simply recording a decorative bouquet, he used flowers to test relationships between neighbouring hues.
Red and Green Colour Contrast
The museum highlights the contrast between red and green in this painting. Van Gogh had become interested in colour theory and in the way complementary colours could visually intensify one another.
The historical appearance has changed over time because some of the red pigments have faded. A reproduction therefore represents the painting as it survives today rather than claiming to reconstruct every colour exactly as Van Gogh first saw it.
Heavy Paint and Monticelli’s Influence
Van Gogh admired the Provençal painter Adolphe Monticelli, whose richly worked flower paintings encouraged him to use paint more physically. In Roses and Peonies, Van Gogh applied areas with substantial thickness rather than smoothing the entire surface.
This makes the subject particularly suitable for buyers interested in a hand-painted oil reproduction, where actual paint can create a tactile surface inspired by the character of the historical work.
Historical Artwork Details
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
|---|---|
| Current museum title | Roses and Peonies |
| Product title | Bowl with Peonies and Roses |
| Catalogue references | F 249 / JH 1105 |
| Date | June 1886 |
| Created at | Paris, France |
| Original medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Approximately 59.8 × 72.5 cm |
| Genre | Floral still life |
| Current collection | Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo |
| Museum identifier | KM 109.371 |
The historical original belongs to the Kröller-Müller Museum. Alpha Art Gallery offers reproductions and does not imply museum affiliation, authorization or endorsement.
Choose Your Roses and Peonies Reproduction
| Format | Presentation | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas Print | Broad floral wall presentation | Living rooms, bedrooms and feature walls |
| Fine Art Print | Traditional detailed printed presentation | Collectors and gallery walls |
| Framed Print | Finished still-life display | Classic and contemporary interiors |
| Hand-Painted Oil Reproduction | Individual brushwork and real oil-paint texture | Buyers interested in Van Gogh’s impasto |
Alpha Art Gallery’s canvas prints use 400–450 GSM museum-quality canvas. Its 100% hand-painted oil reproductions are individually painted by professional artists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the museum title of Bowl with Peonies and Roses?
The Kröller-Müller Museum currently titles the work Roses and Peonies.
When did Van Gogh paint it?
June 1886 during his Paris period.
Where is the original?
The Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
How large is the original?
Approximately 59.8 × 72.5 cm.
Why did Van Gogh paint so many flowers in Paris?
Flower still lifes provided relatively inexpensive subjects through which he could practise brighter colour combinations and complementary contrasts.
Have the colours changed?
Yes. The museum notes that some historical red pigment has faded significantly.
Can I order it hand-painted?
Yes. Alpha Art Gallery offers individually painted oil-on-canvas reproductions.
Is worldwide shipping free?
Yes. Free worldwide shipping is included on all orders.
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